I had a root canal done on a tooth, the first two days after the root canal, i didn't feel any discomfort and I also didn't bother chewing on that side. However, starting on the third day, and today is the fourth, i am feeling sore, and itchy in that area, when i'm brushing my teeth, I feel sensitivity, which was not felt before... I thought discomfort is only for the first 48 hours post-op, should I be concerned? Thanks in Advance!
Root canal, no initial pain- but two days later, sore, and sensitive?
It is normal for the tooth to be sensitive. The discomfort should not be getting worse. You should be a little sore. You should NOT have any swelling , if you do, call your doctor right away.
Reply:It might be infected. Call the dentist and have it checked out.
Reply:Were you taking the antibiotics as instructed? Just had a root canal done too. Call Oral Surgeon for advice. Don't play with that.
Reply:Every root canal I've had I paid $300+ for 1/2 doz of these. I had same problem %26amp; my dentist wouldn't listen to me as I told him I had dry sockets %26amp; root canal wasn't my best remedy. My jaw would swell as if I had a golf ball in my jaw.I'd have red streaks running up %26amp; down %26amp; suffer with outrageous pain. He would remove the "root canal work" he'd done %26amp; replace it a few weeks later. How Do I know I didn't get a simple filling? Dentist wanted me in the hospital,said I had lots of infection...duh...I knew that.
I ended up switching my life long dentist to a chain of dentist after all my root canals broke off at the gum line and lost every one of those back teeth, now wearing upper %26amp; lower back teeth partials.
If your discomfort turns to throbbing--better get to a dentist--either your dentist or a new one.
Good Luck
Reply:It's very possible your dentist didn't get all of the nerve out (which is what a root canal is for). Contact he/she immediately. Also, make note of it so that they don't attempt to charge you for another visit/incomplete job and make it known to THEM that you did so.
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Root canal pain extended.?
My root canal started last December but never got finished. 2 days ago I saw a new endodontist, he simply disinfect and put new filling and told me to return next week to finish the root canal.
I've been feeling the pain and now I get headaches.
what should I do? Any suggestion?
Root canal pain extended.?
you should go back next week and get the root canal finished. there's nothing worse for your tooth then to put it off like you already did for a month.
take tylenol/advil for the pain... and make an appointment for monday or tuesday to get the rest of the work done.
do not eat on the side of your mouth that the work is being done. use mouthwash after you eat ANYTHING.
Reply:You should definitely return to finish the root canal. If all the root was not removed, there are still nerve endings which is probably what is causing you pain. As soon as its finished, there will be no nerve endings left and you feel NO pain at all.
You could also have an infection. I was given antibotics as a precaution.
Reply:Pain after root canal therapy is much less common than years ago. When dental pain occurs, this discomfort is usually due to inflammation and infection around the tooth roots. The inflammation comes from the dental infection so it makes sense to place patients on a dental antibiotic during dental treatment. In some cases, a steriod anti-inflammatory is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and settle the root canal tooth down. Fortunately, this is an unusually root canal problem and rarely occurs.
Pain after root canal therapy is reduced when the dentist knows where the end of a root canal is since the dentist can avoid accidentally sticking the sharp ends of metal root canal files out into the bone surrounding the ends of the tooth roots. In years past, a root canal dentist did not exactly know how long a root canal really was since x-rays do not provide this information and that's all we used to have. Today, dentists can use sonar root canal apex (end) locators which help tell where the exact end of a root canal is located.
Many dentists purposely reduce the top of a tooth that is having endodontic treatment. This eliminates a high tooth problem and reduces the pain after root canal therapy from biting trauma. A tooth that has died often has a dental abscess around it that causes the tooth to rise up out of it's tooth socket. This high tooth hits first and gets beaten up badly with lots of discomfort. Since almost all teeth need a dental crown after endodontics, performing this reduction actually assists with the later dental crown preparation procedure.
Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. There are risks with root canal therapy even with excellent dental treatment. Occasionally, root fractures occur in one or more of the tooth roots previously treated. This causes a low grade aching that doesn't go away and gets worse when patients are run down, sick or stressed. Over extended filling materials can sometimes cause sinus irritation but this is becoming less and less common. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offers root canal retreatment services along comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you are experiencing pain after root canal therapy, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith.
Reply:I am not a dental professional, but I have needed a lot of root canals performed (6?) due to severe head injuries.
A big concern is whether there is any sign of infection at the site, or your body temperature is elevated. If so, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your endodontist to inform him.
If not, there are other possibilities. One (although unlikely since it's been a month) is that what is left of the nerve root is still dying, and you just have to wait it out.
Another is that since the permanent work hasn't been completed, the surfaces of your teeth don't mesh the way they are supposed to. When they are out of line, the opposing tooth tries to force it back, and after a while, your jaw gets really sore. This normally happens when it is one of your molars, or if there is a crown involved. The best way to determine this is to switch to a soft diet when you wake up the next day (I've used CASES of Ensure (tm) over the years) and see if it lessens the pain. If it does, then you have to just switch to soft food (oatmeal, baby food, Ensure) until the work is finished. If the pain is still intense, see your doctor, there may be an underlying problem.
The headaches are likely to be due to the stress caused by the pain in your jaw.
I've been feeling the pain and now I get headaches.
what should I do? Any suggestion?
Root canal pain extended.?
you should go back next week and get the root canal finished. there's nothing worse for your tooth then to put it off like you already did for a month.
take tylenol/advil for the pain... and make an appointment for monday or tuesday to get the rest of the work done.
do not eat on the side of your mouth that the work is being done. use mouthwash after you eat ANYTHING.
Reply:You should definitely return to finish the root canal. If all the root was not removed, there are still nerve endings which is probably what is causing you pain. As soon as its finished, there will be no nerve endings left and you feel NO pain at all.
You could also have an infection. I was given antibotics as a precaution.
Reply:Pain after root canal therapy is much less common than years ago. When dental pain occurs, this discomfort is usually due to inflammation and infection around the tooth roots. The inflammation comes from the dental infection so it makes sense to place patients on a dental antibiotic during dental treatment. In some cases, a steriod anti-inflammatory is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and settle the root canal tooth down. Fortunately, this is an unusually root canal problem and rarely occurs.
Pain after root canal therapy is reduced when the dentist knows where the end of a root canal is since the dentist can avoid accidentally sticking the sharp ends of metal root canal files out into the bone surrounding the ends of the tooth roots. In years past, a root canal dentist did not exactly know how long a root canal really was since x-rays do not provide this information and that's all we used to have. Today, dentists can use sonar root canal apex (end) locators which help tell where the exact end of a root canal is located.
Many dentists purposely reduce the top of a tooth that is having endodontic treatment. This eliminates a high tooth problem and reduces the pain after root canal therapy from biting trauma. A tooth that has died often has a dental abscess around it that causes the tooth to rise up out of it's tooth socket. This high tooth hits first and gets beaten up badly with lots of discomfort. Since almost all teeth need a dental crown after endodontics, performing this reduction actually assists with the later dental crown preparation procedure.
Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. There are risks with root canal therapy even with excellent dental treatment. Occasionally, root fractures occur in one or more of the tooth roots previously treated. This causes a low grade aching that doesn't go away and gets worse when patients are run down, sick or stressed. Over extended filling materials can sometimes cause sinus irritation but this is becoming less and less common. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offers root canal retreatment services along comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you are experiencing pain after root canal therapy, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith.
Reply:I am not a dental professional, but I have needed a lot of root canals performed (6?) due to severe head injuries.
A big concern is whether there is any sign of infection at the site, or your body temperature is elevated. If so, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your endodontist to inform him.
If not, there are other possibilities. One (although unlikely since it's been a month) is that what is left of the nerve root is still dying, and you just have to wait it out.
Another is that since the permanent work hasn't been completed, the surfaces of your teeth don't mesh the way they are supposed to. When they are out of line, the opposing tooth tries to force it back, and after a while, your jaw gets really sore. This normally happens when it is one of your molars, or if there is a crown involved. The best way to determine this is to switch to a soft diet when you wake up the next day (I've used CASES of Ensure (tm) over the years) and see if it lessens the pain. If it does, then you have to just switch to soft food (oatmeal, baby food, Ensure) until the work is finished. If the pain is still intense, see your doctor, there may be an underlying problem.
The headaches are likely to be due to the stress caused by the pain in your jaw.
Root canal...I may have to get one. What to expect?
I may have to get a root canal. Can someone explain to me what the proceedure will be like. How many doc. visits, how long will it take, how much does it hurt. Will I have to take days off from work to recover? How do they know you have to get a root canal? Just basically everything and anything. And also can you explain how the crown works. I know what it is but how do they put it on your tooth? The more details, the better. Thanks!
Root canal...I may have to get one. What to expect?
Depending on the number of teeth and severity affected, root canals usually require one to two visits not including any follow-up visits. Your dentist or Endodontist will numb the area around the affected tooth, or may offer you the option of mild sedation. A rubber dental dam is placed and the tooth is then drilled to the pulp area either through the top or the back of the tooth. The actual root canals are measured after some of the pulp has been removed. This is done so that the dentist can clean the entire canal, and so that enough of the filling material will be used to completely fill the canal. The actual measuring is done with either x-rays or electronic imaging devices.
All of the diseased pulp in the tooth is removed, and the canal is cleaned out thoroughly with an antiseptic solution. This solution will clean all of the canals within the tooth. The canals are then filled with gutta percha, a flexible plastic material. A temporary filling is then put on top of that. A crown or permanent filling will be done after there has been no sign of infection. Crowns are most common since the root canal procedure weakens the tooth. The crown is usually placed as soon as possible, within a month or less.
Expect two to three days of soreness after the procedure, or longer if the infection in the root canal was severe. Your dentist will probably prescribe you some antibiotics and pain medication; be sure to follow all label directions and compleyely finish antibiotic therapy.
Reply:First, they go into your roots and take out the nerves. That is what is causing the pain. You are numb so you will not feel it. If your dentist offers nitrous ask him about using that to calm you. Usually when you get a root canal, it is a guess on the part of the dentist, they go by symptoms and it does not show on ex ray.. Most of the time they are right. you should not have much pain after because the nerve is gone. then they prep the tooth like a filling. this is called a post. then you come back and get a temp crown and a few weeks later you get a permanent crown. my dentist does it in 2 steps some take three. good luck.
Reply:I had three root canals done last year. I have a mortifying fear of the dentist. There was no pain after the dentist numbed my tooth. You just need to go to the dentist twice - the first visit took just over an hour and the second visit took approx 30 - 45 minutes and you don't need to take the day off work just go back with a numb mouth.
The first crown last between 18 months and five years and then you will need to upgrade to a porcelain veneer which will last 10 - 15 years.
It's better not to think of what they do (I didn't want to know).
Reply:I had a root canal last year - Aside from the shots (which I hate), the worst part was keeping my mouth open for so long. It seems like it took forever. I had a really good dentist who kept offering me a chance to rest. It really isn't that bad - Not what I expected. I had it done on an extended lunch break and went back to work the same afternoon. Good luck!
Root canal...I may have to get one. What to expect?
Depending on the number of teeth and severity affected, root canals usually require one to two visits not including any follow-up visits. Your dentist or Endodontist will numb the area around the affected tooth, or may offer you the option of mild sedation. A rubber dental dam is placed and the tooth is then drilled to the pulp area either through the top or the back of the tooth. The actual root canals are measured after some of the pulp has been removed. This is done so that the dentist can clean the entire canal, and so that enough of the filling material will be used to completely fill the canal. The actual measuring is done with either x-rays or electronic imaging devices.
All of the diseased pulp in the tooth is removed, and the canal is cleaned out thoroughly with an antiseptic solution. This solution will clean all of the canals within the tooth. The canals are then filled with gutta percha, a flexible plastic material. A temporary filling is then put on top of that. A crown or permanent filling will be done after there has been no sign of infection. Crowns are most common since the root canal procedure weakens the tooth. The crown is usually placed as soon as possible, within a month or less.
Expect two to three days of soreness after the procedure, or longer if the infection in the root canal was severe. Your dentist will probably prescribe you some antibiotics and pain medication; be sure to follow all label directions and compleyely finish antibiotic therapy.
Reply:First, they go into your roots and take out the nerves. That is what is causing the pain. You are numb so you will not feel it. If your dentist offers nitrous ask him about using that to calm you. Usually when you get a root canal, it is a guess on the part of the dentist, they go by symptoms and it does not show on ex ray.. Most of the time they are right. you should not have much pain after because the nerve is gone. then they prep the tooth like a filling. this is called a post. then you come back and get a temp crown and a few weeks later you get a permanent crown. my dentist does it in 2 steps some take three. good luck.
Reply:I had three root canals done last year. I have a mortifying fear of the dentist. There was no pain after the dentist numbed my tooth. You just need to go to the dentist twice - the first visit took just over an hour and the second visit took approx 30 - 45 minutes and you don't need to take the day off work just go back with a numb mouth.
The first crown last between 18 months and five years and then you will need to upgrade to a porcelain veneer which will last 10 - 15 years.
It's better not to think of what they do (I didn't want to know).
Reply:I had a root canal last year - Aside from the shots (which I hate), the worst part was keeping my mouth open for so long. It seems like it took forever. I had a really good dentist who kept offering me a chance to rest. It really isn't that bad - Not what I expected. I had it done on an extended lunch break and went back to work the same afternoon. Good luck!
Don't understand root canal treatment?
I had a root canal fail so have had it redone. What i don't understand is that when the dentist took out the failed root canal treatment and put a temp filling on the tooth it was fine with no pain then I had the root canal treatment done again and its back hurting again. Why was there no pain in the 2 weeks it just had the temp filling on without the canals filled? There is no infection because I have had 2 courses of antibiotics and the pain did not go away.
Don't understand root canal treatment?
Each situation is different. Every tooth and every person is different. These are good, valid questions. You should ask them to your dentist. No one here can give you information as accurate as he can.
Best wishes!
Reply:it might be worth your while and $$s to get a 2nd opinion
Reply:It sounds like it might need to be re-done. If there is an infection underneath the filling antibiotics might not clear it up. This happened to me before and was very painful. The dentist had to clean out each of the roots of the tooth in turn. I would recommend that you have a valium injection if you need to have this done. My sympathy and best of luck.
Reply:Funny u say that, I go in with no pain just to have new bridge fitted and now I am in pain all the time. Anyway if ur tooth has been removed and root canal treatment done and now u say ur in pain again, wat i think it may be, it may be he she has clipped an nerve, u may have to have nerve taken out, unless u already have and if so pray u dont get wat i had, i had a cyst still attatched to my tooth socket and i was going crazy with pain, i had umpteen injections as it didnt kill pain, every injection was terribly painfull as he forced the stuff in. my wife held my hand my sons held each leg, the cleaners of the surgery stood and watched as it was well ast closing time, thye pain was like a train ran over my head, the more anesthesia he pumped in the worse the pain got, he injectede me in e4xce4ss of 20 times but was within limits as i got scared that i would die on the chair but he said it was fine. in the end the pain was so severe i couldnt take no more i was sweating so much my clothes were saturated , in the end i couldnt take the pain any more, i told him just get it out regardless the pain, he got it out and there was a small piece of root still in my tooth socket and at the top of the root was a cyst, it wasnt visible on x-ray, i think i lost at least half a stone in weight in that short time.
Reply:Root canal surgery can be pretty traumatic, especially one like yours that required two steps. Unfortunately it sounds as though it didn't work; and something is still wrong. Sometimes they fail. The teeth can be so hard due to calcification that the dentist cannot get to all the nerve root. He may have to drill in from the front or back of the gum.
Gosh, just talking about it is making my teeth hurt. I feel for you; and I've been through the same thing. I think you have to go back to your dentist. Poor baby.
Reply:only thing i am going to say is very painfull and very exspencive
Reply:I'm a dental nurse and it it because the filling is hard and permanent and not soft and temporary. The tip or apex of your tooth is very sensitive and it may take a few days or so to settle after being worked on. Or it could be that the new filling not the root filling, the one that you can see in your mouth is too high and you need to have it adjusted to stop you putting unnecessary pressure on it. Give it a couple of days and if its no better them go back and see your dentist, he should be happy to help!
Reply:you will need to get it extracted. this is a common problem with trying to save a dead tooth.
do not get root canals and if you have them, get them out:
http://www.mercola.com/article/dental/ro...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6nbEvFCRAcc
http://www.rooted.tv/Movie_Information.h...
http://www.rooted.tv/Reviews.htm
http://mizar5.com/kennedy.htm
Don't understand root canal treatment?
Each situation is different. Every tooth and every person is different. These are good, valid questions. You should ask them to your dentist. No one here can give you information as accurate as he can.
Best wishes!
Reply:it might be worth your while and $$s to get a 2nd opinion
Reply:It sounds like it might need to be re-done. If there is an infection underneath the filling antibiotics might not clear it up. This happened to me before and was very painful. The dentist had to clean out each of the roots of the tooth in turn. I would recommend that you have a valium injection if you need to have this done. My sympathy and best of luck.
Reply:Funny u say that, I go in with no pain just to have new bridge fitted and now I am in pain all the time. Anyway if ur tooth has been removed and root canal treatment done and now u say ur in pain again, wat i think it may be, it may be he she has clipped an nerve, u may have to have nerve taken out, unless u already have and if so pray u dont get wat i had, i had a cyst still attatched to my tooth socket and i was going crazy with pain, i had umpteen injections as it didnt kill pain, every injection was terribly painfull as he forced the stuff in. my wife held my hand my sons held each leg, the cleaners of the surgery stood and watched as it was well ast closing time, thye pain was like a train ran over my head, the more anesthesia he pumped in the worse the pain got, he injectede me in e4xce4ss of 20 times but was within limits as i got scared that i would die on the chair but he said it was fine. in the end the pain was so severe i couldnt take no more i was sweating so much my clothes were saturated , in the end i couldnt take the pain any more, i told him just get it out regardless the pain, he got it out and there was a small piece of root still in my tooth socket and at the top of the root was a cyst, it wasnt visible on x-ray, i think i lost at least half a stone in weight in that short time.
Reply:Root canal surgery can be pretty traumatic, especially one like yours that required two steps. Unfortunately it sounds as though it didn't work; and something is still wrong. Sometimes they fail. The teeth can be so hard due to calcification that the dentist cannot get to all the nerve root. He may have to drill in from the front or back of the gum.
Gosh, just talking about it is making my teeth hurt. I feel for you; and I've been through the same thing. I think you have to go back to your dentist. Poor baby.
Reply:only thing i am going to say is very painfull and very exspencive
Reply:I'm a dental nurse and it it because the filling is hard and permanent and not soft and temporary. The tip or apex of your tooth is very sensitive and it may take a few days or so to settle after being worked on. Or it could be that the new filling not the root filling, the one that you can see in your mouth is too high and you need to have it adjusted to stop you putting unnecessary pressure on it. Give it a couple of days and if its no better them go back and see your dentist, he should be happy to help!
Reply:you will need to get it extracted. this is a common problem with trying to save a dead tooth.
do not get root canals and if you have them, get them out:
http://www.mercola.com/article/dental/ro...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6nbEvFCRAcc
http://www.rooted.tv/Movie_Information.h...
http://www.rooted.tv/Reviews.htm
http://mizar5.com/kennedy.htm
Root Canal & Crowns?
Hi. I have a hole in my tooth and on Monday I am having a Root Canal. Will the crown fix the hole in my tooth? Is the Root Canal painful or will I be in pain when the pain stuff wears off? Thanks!
Root Canal %26amp; Crowns?
I damaged the root of my tooth with an almond that slivered my tooth... anyways, I did not know that anything was wrong until it got very infected. I was in so much pain that I thought I would surely die.
I was petrified of the root canal, but there was no reason to be. In fact, the worst part was having to leave my mouth open for so long. They had to use something to keep me from closing in. The next day I had a sore throat from staying open for so long... but that was by far the worst part.
The procedure itself was painless. I felt nothing except for the first shot of novocaine in to my gum. In fact, part way through they gave me another shot just to be sure that it didn't hurt.
You will be fine. It is like a really deep filling. Unfortunately the procedure does hurt one place.. YOUR WALLET! If you have to have a crown it can be pricy.
Best of luck.
Reply:NO IT DOESNT HURT THEY NUMB YOU PRETTY GOOD. IT WILL BE A LITTLE SORE THOUGH.
Reply:I had root canal and personally I think people make way to big a deal out of it. It might be a lengthy process - but I've had worse pain in my life - Like driving with a sprained ankle and having to stop short........THAT'S pain!! God Bless and don't worry - not as bad as everyone says.
Reply:My mom is a dentist yeah the root canal is gonna hurt.
Reply:The Root Canal will hurt because they can't put numb in the root of your tooth!! OWWW Good Luck!!
Reply:It really depends on if you have sensitive teeth. Yeah, it'll hurt for a bit, but all will be well. They'll put a fake tooth in.
Reply:Ya know, I've heard a lot of "root canals are so painful" comments, and when I had people clarify, what's painful is usually whatever made you need it. Before any type of process like that you'll have a pain numbing agent. I won't lie though, root canals are BORING! I never had a TV so it was sitting there for an hour and a half just doing nothing.
Past that, no pain during, no pain or even soreness after, nothing. The crown will absolutely fix the problem. I mean it won't make a new perfect tooth magically grow in, but it'll stop any further problems or any pain you may be having.
Best wishes.
Reply:Root canals can be painful depending on how much drilling they have to do. But don't worry they will numb you up. Yes your hole will covered with the crown. You'll be alright. I had a root canal done when I was 14 with no Novocaine
Reply:I had a root canal.. It's wasn't so much painful as annoying. You can't really move your mouth very much until it heals completely.It doesn't hurt at all while they do the procedure. It just feels weird for a few days. By doing the root canal that should clean out any infection in the tooth and the crown should keep it from getting infected again.
Reply:The crown will make your tooth stronger. Root canal is not painful when you are under anesthesia. But when you feel pain after the anesthesia wears off, just take a pain medicine like Advil, Aleve, or Ibuprofen. Normally, the next day you will feel ok. Don't get scared, it's for the good.
Reply:no, RC does not hurt. i've had 5 done and no pain.. a little sore after the novacaine wore off but it rreally wasn't bad.
Reply:you will be fine, it is more painful not doing it!!!, after the anesthesia wears off you will feel a bit sore but nothing compared to a tooth ache!!!
Reply:If you stay on the meds they recommend, you will be just fine.
The crown won't fix the hole, the root canal and the filling
will do that. The crown is put on after the root canal to
give the tooth strength so it won't break, because the root
canal procedure removes the pulp, nerve and blood supply
to the tooth, which makes it more brittle and likely to break
if you don't protect it. Hope I explanied this in an easy to
understand way!
Reply:I had a root canal on a tooth that already had a crown. It wasn't painful, but irritating. After they drill the hole in your tooth, they use different sized brush-like things to scrape out the hole. Its not fun to be able to hear and feel the vibrations. Think nails on chalkboard. After they scrape out the hole, they inject a bleach like liquid in the hole. Make sure you wear an old shirt, mine was splashed and ruined. My dentist then used some type of filler to fill and seal the hole. The only reason I know of that they would use a crown afterward is for a molar, to make sure it stays intact.
In short, don't worry about pain. It won't be fun, but not awful. Hope this helps.
Reply:My friend went to a dentist that gave her a pill that knocked her out for the surgery. Some dentists will do this - you just have to have someone drive you. Then it won't hurt as bad!
Reply:im not sure if the crown will fix the hole in your tooth but
the root canal is sorta painful my dentist guy did a good job and i wasnt in too much pain and stuff.
yes you will be in pain but just try to relax.
Reply:yes, crown will cover that hole. perfect root canal therapy usually leads to pain normally about 1 week since precedure, your dentist can handle it by analgesic drugs.
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Root Canal %26amp; Crowns?
I damaged the root of my tooth with an almond that slivered my tooth... anyways, I did not know that anything was wrong until it got very infected. I was in so much pain that I thought I would surely die.
I was petrified of the root canal, but there was no reason to be. In fact, the worst part was having to leave my mouth open for so long. They had to use something to keep me from closing in. The next day I had a sore throat from staying open for so long... but that was by far the worst part.
The procedure itself was painless. I felt nothing except for the first shot of novocaine in to my gum. In fact, part way through they gave me another shot just to be sure that it didn't hurt.
You will be fine. It is like a really deep filling. Unfortunately the procedure does hurt one place.. YOUR WALLET! If you have to have a crown it can be pricy.
Best of luck.
Reply:NO IT DOESNT HURT THEY NUMB YOU PRETTY GOOD. IT WILL BE A LITTLE SORE THOUGH.
Reply:I had root canal and personally I think people make way to big a deal out of it. It might be a lengthy process - but I've had worse pain in my life - Like driving with a sprained ankle and having to stop short........THAT'S pain!! God Bless and don't worry - not as bad as everyone says.
Reply:My mom is a dentist yeah the root canal is gonna hurt.
Reply:The Root Canal will hurt because they can't put numb in the root of your tooth!! OWWW Good Luck!!
Reply:It really depends on if you have sensitive teeth. Yeah, it'll hurt for a bit, but all will be well. They'll put a fake tooth in.
Reply:Ya know, I've heard a lot of "root canals are so painful" comments, and when I had people clarify, what's painful is usually whatever made you need it. Before any type of process like that you'll have a pain numbing agent. I won't lie though, root canals are BORING! I never had a TV so it was sitting there for an hour and a half just doing nothing.
Past that, no pain during, no pain or even soreness after, nothing. The crown will absolutely fix the problem. I mean it won't make a new perfect tooth magically grow in, but it'll stop any further problems or any pain you may be having.
Best wishes.
Reply:Root canals can be painful depending on how much drilling they have to do. But don't worry they will numb you up. Yes your hole will covered with the crown. You'll be alright. I had a root canal done when I was 14 with no Novocaine
Reply:I had a root canal.. It's wasn't so much painful as annoying. You can't really move your mouth very much until it heals completely.It doesn't hurt at all while they do the procedure. It just feels weird for a few days. By doing the root canal that should clean out any infection in the tooth and the crown should keep it from getting infected again.
Reply:The crown will make your tooth stronger. Root canal is not painful when you are under anesthesia. But when you feel pain after the anesthesia wears off, just take a pain medicine like Advil, Aleve, or Ibuprofen. Normally, the next day you will feel ok. Don't get scared, it's for the good.
Reply:no, RC does not hurt. i've had 5 done and no pain.. a little sore after the novacaine wore off but it rreally wasn't bad.
Reply:you will be fine, it is more painful not doing it!!!, after the anesthesia wears off you will feel a bit sore but nothing compared to a tooth ache!!!
Reply:If you stay on the meds they recommend, you will be just fine.
The crown won't fix the hole, the root canal and the filling
will do that. The crown is put on after the root canal to
give the tooth strength so it won't break, because the root
canal procedure removes the pulp, nerve and blood supply
to the tooth, which makes it more brittle and likely to break
if you don't protect it. Hope I explanied this in an easy to
understand way!
Reply:I had a root canal on a tooth that already had a crown. It wasn't painful, but irritating. After they drill the hole in your tooth, they use different sized brush-like things to scrape out the hole. Its not fun to be able to hear and feel the vibrations. Think nails on chalkboard. After they scrape out the hole, they inject a bleach like liquid in the hole. Make sure you wear an old shirt, mine was splashed and ruined. My dentist then used some type of filler to fill and seal the hole. The only reason I know of that they would use a crown afterward is for a molar, to make sure it stays intact.
In short, don't worry about pain. It won't be fun, but not awful. Hope this helps.
Reply:My friend went to a dentist that gave her a pill that knocked her out for the surgery. Some dentists will do this - you just have to have someone drive you. Then it won't hurt as bad!
Reply:im not sure if the crown will fix the hole in your tooth but
the root canal is sorta painful my dentist guy did a good job and i wasnt in too much pain and stuff.
yes you will be in pain but just try to relax.
Reply:yes, crown will cover that hole. perfect root canal therapy usually leads to pain normally about 1 week since precedure, your dentist can handle it by analgesic drugs.
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"Shattered" root canal?
I had a root canal performed about a year ago. A recent x ray showed that the root had "shattered". During the healing process, I experienced severe pain for 3 weeks. I discovered (the doctor couldn't figue it out) that the tooth was "hitting high" once that was corrected the pain subsided. I am currently pain free from that tooth. Should I be concerned and is there anything that can be done for that tooth. Also could this be due to a root canal that was not performed correctly?
"Shattered" root canal?
The root canal was not done improperly. When you have a root canal done, the tooth and root become brittle because it essentially isn't alive anymore. Did you have a crown or any type of restoration on your tooth?
Reply:You may want an endodontist to take a look at this and advise you on what treatment to have in order to save the tooth. You may need to have an apicoectomy procedure preformed in the near future. Pain free now doesn't mean it will be that way forever, it could flare up on you causing an abscess later, if not corrected soon.
Let an endodontist evaluate this, he would be better able to tell you if the root canal procedure was preformed correctly or incorrectly. In most cases the procedure was completed correctly and this is something that just happened.
Reply:There is always the risk of a root fracturing as a result of root canal therapy. This may not mean the root canal was done incorrectly, it could mean that the tooth had been in poor shape when the root canal was attempted.
If this tooth is out of occlusion and you are hitting it too hard, the periodontia (ligament around tooth) will be tender. Releaving the heavy occlusion will eliminate that discomfort.
If indeed that root is shattered, there is no hope for the tooth. Ultimately, it will become infected around the periodontia. This infection is no treat and needs to be addressed. You can choose to have the tooth out now or wait a bit. It really isn't a good idea to wait until it is killing you. You may find that you are away from dental service (traveling) or that it hits at an inopportune moment (wedding day). Additionally, that infection is hard on whole body.
You may want to start stashing away money for a replacement tooth, either bridge or implant.
What you describe happens. It stinks, but doesn't mean that you suffered poor quality of treatment. Good luck.
"Shattered" root canal?
The root canal was not done improperly. When you have a root canal done, the tooth and root become brittle because it essentially isn't alive anymore. Did you have a crown or any type of restoration on your tooth?
Reply:You may want an endodontist to take a look at this and advise you on what treatment to have in order to save the tooth. You may need to have an apicoectomy procedure preformed in the near future. Pain free now doesn't mean it will be that way forever, it could flare up on you causing an abscess later, if not corrected soon.
Let an endodontist evaluate this, he would be better able to tell you if the root canal procedure was preformed correctly or incorrectly. In most cases the procedure was completed correctly and this is something that just happened.
Reply:There is always the risk of a root fracturing as a result of root canal therapy. This may not mean the root canal was done incorrectly, it could mean that the tooth had been in poor shape when the root canal was attempted.
If this tooth is out of occlusion and you are hitting it too hard, the periodontia (ligament around tooth) will be tender. Releaving the heavy occlusion will eliminate that discomfort.
If indeed that root is shattered, there is no hope for the tooth. Ultimately, it will become infected around the periodontia. This infection is no treat and needs to be addressed. You can choose to have the tooth out now or wait a bit. It really isn't a good idea to wait until it is killing you. You may find that you are away from dental service (traveling) or that it hits at an inopportune moment (wedding day). Additionally, that infection is hard on whole body.
You may want to start stashing away money for a replacement tooth, either bridge or implant.
What you describe happens. It stinks, but doesn't mean that you suffered poor quality of treatment. Good luck.
Root Canal and my tooth already broke in half!?
Hi all,
I just got a root canal done last week 1/2 and my dentist just did a temporary fillin. This coming Thurs he will do a permenent one. However, I don't know why but I since the root canal done, I never eat anything hard. This morning I just a a bagel and when I chew, a piece of bone from my crown ( I guess almost half of the crown) came off. No pain at all but half of the tooth structure is GONE. I went to see him right after and he fill in a little bit more so I can eat until Thurs. This is not my fault, I dont know how he did it but he told me cuz of the cavity in my teeth make the bone become fragile. He said he will fill that empty space and will do a good permanent fill in and with a crown over it. But it is not fair for me cuz I should have some guarantee over what he done to my tooth. Should I sue him? which I never think of and I dont want to ruin some body business. Should he give me some money back?
Root Canal and my tooth already broke in half!?
No. Unfortunately these types of things happen with temporary
crowns. Wait until you get your permanent crown replacement and see how that lasts for you. He shouldn't charge you for this temporary fix. Good luck and have a little patience.
Reply:This happens. When you do a root canal, you significantly weaken the tooth structure. Until the permenant crown is placed, the tooth is vunerable. They should have informed you of this at the office before you left. Good luck, I know this sucks, but this happens sometimes.
I just got a root canal done last week 1/2 and my dentist just did a temporary fillin. This coming Thurs he will do a permenent one. However, I don't know why but I since the root canal done, I never eat anything hard. This morning I just a a bagel and when I chew, a piece of bone from my crown ( I guess almost half of the crown) came off. No pain at all but half of the tooth structure is GONE. I went to see him right after and he fill in a little bit more so I can eat until Thurs. This is not my fault, I dont know how he did it but he told me cuz of the cavity in my teeth make the bone become fragile. He said he will fill that empty space and will do a good permanent fill in and with a crown over it. But it is not fair for me cuz I should have some guarantee over what he done to my tooth. Should I sue him? which I never think of and I dont want to ruin some body business. Should he give me some money back?
Root Canal and my tooth already broke in half!?
No. Unfortunately these types of things happen with temporary
crowns. Wait until you get your permanent crown replacement and see how that lasts for you. He shouldn't charge you for this temporary fix. Good luck and have a little patience.
Reply:This happens. When you do a root canal, you significantly weaken the tooth structure. Until the permenant crown is placed, the tooth is vunerable. They should have informed you of this at the office before you left. Good luck, I know this sucks, but this happens sometimes.
Root canal question?
I went to my dentist yesterday and it seems the root canal I had about three years has failed. I have been having some sensitivity there lately even though I can remember having sensitivity there even right after my root canal I just thought it was normal. My dentist took an x-ray and saw absolutely nothing there (when I asked if I was crazy he actually looked at me like he thought I was). He gave me an antibiotic. I hate taking them because it seems that today that's all doctors give patients and that is why we now need them so much. I try to stay away from all drugs if I can. How would I have an infection in that tooth if there was nothing on the x-ray?
Root canal question?
Infection, in and of itself, doesn't show up on xrays. The damage to surrounding bone or tissue is what shows up. If the infection hasn't produced degeneration of surrounding bone or tissue, it won't appear.
Reply:Root Canals are pretty temperamental. Some teeth have tiny auxiliary canals which aren't visible (even on an xray) without a microscope. So it may be that the main canals of your tooth were sealed when the procedure was performed but these tiny extra canals weren't. This may be why the tooth still had some sensitivity - the extra canal contain tiny nerves too. If they were infected, its possible to get tooth ache and the antibiotics may be required. Its always hard to tell. I don't like taking medications either so I understand how you feel. The other alternative is to maybe see an Endodontist (specialise in root canals). They are highly skilled and know all about these things.
Reply:Sometimes the infection process is not visible on the radiograph. There is possibly an accessory canal that still has tissue...these are very difficult, if not impossible, to clean. You probably need to have the root canal retreated...that may not fix the problem. The other alternative is to have the tooth removed and an implant placed. Hope this was helpful.
Reply:Root canals, from what I understand, are the result of decay within a given tooth that effect the nerve. In my case, I had a cavity that was really deep and even after I had a filling put in it continued to decay almost all the way to the jaw bone.
The explanation that I got from the dentist is that the nerve of my tooth had died and it needed to be removed as well as the decay and infection inside of my tooth.
Basically what he did was go inside my tooth, take all of the decay out, clean the four canals of my tooth, made a mold of my real tooth and then put a temporary cap back in my tooth. After a couple of weeks the permanent cap arrived in his office and he simply took off the temporary and replaced it with the permanent cap.
As far as the operation itself, I was given a local anestetic and I was awake through the whole thing. I felt no pain at all and I even drove home from the dentist's office.
I've had two root canal operations, one without dental insurance and one with it, and it can be very expensive. When I had it done without insurance the whole procedure, including the permanent cap, cost about $1,300. Believe me it was not fun to have to pay that but you need to have this operation done.
If you wait too long the tooth can become infected, like mine did, and it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious complications. I waited about two and a half years before I finally had my second root canal done.
You may wish to read an article called
“Root Canal Fillings(Root Canal Teeth) Can Cause Serious Side Effects”. You can find it at:
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The quality of a root canal has to do with the dentist, his equipment, and his specialty. Root canals require crowns, so you’re looking at a minimum of $1,000 in treatment. MINIMUM. However, if it’s a front tooth, you’re pretty safe. If it’s a back tooth or decayed tooth then you should see a specialist and not just your regular dentist. Its only $200-300 more.
Also take a look at these articles:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
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http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
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Root canal question?
Infection, in and of itself, doesn't show up on xrays. The damage to surrounding bone or tissue is what shows up. If the infection hasn't produced degeneration of surrounding bone or tissue, it won't appear.
Reply:Root Canals are pretty temperamental. Some teeth have tiny auxiliary canals which aren't visible (even on an xray) without a microscope. So it may be that the main canals of your tooth were sealed when the procedure was performed but these tiny extra canals weren't. This may be why the tooth still had some sensitivity - the extra canal contain tiny nerves too. If they were infected, its possible to get tooth ache and the antibiotics may be required. Its always hard to tell. I don't like taking medications either so I understand how you feel. The other alternative is to maybe see an Endodontist (specialise in root canals). They are highly skilled and know all about these things.
Reply:Sometimes the infection process is not visible on the radiograph. There is possibly an accessory canal that still has tissue...these are very difficult, if not impossible, to clean. You probably need to have the root canal retreated...that may not fix the problem. The other alternative is to have the tooth removed and an implant placed. Hope this was helpful.
Reply:Root canals, from what I understand, are the result of decay within a given tooth that effect the nerve. In my case, I had a cavity that was really deep and even after I had a filling put in it continued to decay almost all the way to the jaw bone.
The explanation that I got from the dentist is that the nerve of my tooth had died and it needed to be removed as well as the decay and infection inside of my tooth.
Basically what he did was go inside my tooth, take all of the decay out, clean the four canals of my tooth, made a mold of my real tooth and then put a temporary cap back in my tooth. After a couple of weeks the permanent cap arrived in his office and he simply took off the temporary and replaced it with the permanent cap.
As far as the operation itself, I was given a local anestetic and I was awake through the whole thing. I felt no pain at all and I even drove home from the dentist's office.
I've had two root canal operations, one without dental insurance and one with it, and it can be very expensive. When I had it done without insurance the whole procedure, including the permanent cap, cost about $1,300. Believe me it was not fun to have to pay that but you need to have this operation done.
If you wait too long the tooth can become infected, like mine did, and it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious complications. I waited about two and a half years before I finally had my second root canal done.
You may wish to read an article called
“Root Canal Fillings(Root Canal Teeth) Can Cause Serious Side Effects”. You can find it at:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.inf...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
The quality of a root canal has to do with the dentist, his equipment, and his specialty. Root canals require crowns, so you’re looking at a minimum of $1,000 in treatment. MINIMUM. However, if it’s a front tooth, you’re pretty safe. If it’s a back tooth or decayed tooth then you should see a specialist and not just your regular dentist. Its only $200-300 more.
Also take a look at these articles:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
Need urgent root canal treatment in tooth filled 6 weeks ago @ huge expense.Was it bad dentistry in 1st place?
I had a large white filling done 6 weeks ago to replace an old discoloured filling - purely aesthetic reasons, I had no problems with tooth. This morning the expensive white filling was removed as I have infection in the nerve/root canal, antibiotics prescribed %26amp; temporary filling done. Now deciding whether to remove tooth or proceed with root canal treatment. However, how did I get an infection so soon after treatment - did the dentist not 'clean' the cavity properlly before filling ?or can bacteria really enter the root canal via a new filling?
Need urgent root canal treatment in tooth filled 6 weeks ago @ huge expense.Was it bad dentistry in 1st place?
Any a time a tooth is drilled on there is a slight chance of the tooth reacting badly and needing a rootcanal. I have seen this happen many times. It doesnt have anything to do with the dentist not cleaning the tooth before filling it. Most fillings when they are removed have at least a small amount of soft tooth structure underneath. This has to be removed to place the new filling. This process could have been all that was needed to cause the tooth to flair up. Sorry, but I dont think that the dentist did anything wrong. It is kinda like getting a kidney replaced and your body rejecting it. It is nobodys fault, sometimes it just doesnt work like expected.
Reply:to me i personally think that the dentist did not do it right as a filling like that has to be done proberly and cleaned thats why it wa infected if i was you i would change my dentist, plus the other problem being if you do need aroot filling you are looking at least £500, it could be that some infection got into the tooth after it was filled but i doubt it very much, belive i know i have to get one done and i am terriffied of needles in my mouth so i am just getting the tooth taking out. hope i have helped. x
Reply:i had the same problem i had the treatment which cost me 140 then 2 weeks later i had to pay 20 pounds to have it pulled out i should have had it pulled out in the first place
Reply:it can but i really would go back to your dentist
Reply:Anything can happen, and unfortunately, it did. Yes, it is very possible to get infection in a recently-treated tooth since bacteria can enter when it's exposed and vulnerable when replacing a filling -- even under the most sanitary conditions. It wasn't the dentist's fault. Those things do happen. I would opt for the root canal and try to save the tooth, especially if it's a front tooth that's showing. Molars also should be saved, as they are the ones that do the chewing. I know, because I have two molars missing on one side, and can't chew on that side since there's nothing to chew with. Most folks don't think much about their teeth until they don't have them anymore. Anyone with dentures will verify that. So if you have a chance to save the tooth, by all means do so -- whatever it takes.
Reply:its possible that your cavitiy was very close to the nerve. Therefore resulting in pain., or possible fracture of the tooth. you say you had the old filling removed for cosmetic reasons, at that time the nerve or tooth may have been distrubed resulting in pain. Thinking you had a toothache. Or possibly you left the office hitting slightly higher on it resulting in trama and pain. If that was the case your bite should have been checked after the filling was put in and then adjusted accordingly. Possibly he only removed and replaced the filling without checking for debris, bacteria needs air to form i believe. so when the air hit it, then sealed . it had all it needed to strive. As far as having it pulled, bad choice if you can afford not to, especially if it is a jaw tooth , what happens is you take one out and the opposing one extrudes and you end up loosing that one to. Root canals go hand in hand generally with crowns. But one can go fairly long with the temp filling placed after the root canal, not a good idea but one can ..Generally antibiotics are given for an abcess tooth, the temp filling should have been a medicated one. Most time you dont fill a tooth that is abcessed as i recall, until the antibotics are done and the infection under control. If it was filled with a med filling you may get lucky for awhile and the tooth will settle down..i know patients that have had temp medicated fillings a long time. Not advised but ....you may get lucky..Heres my advice- most patients have a very hard time wearing a lower denture..so keep your teeth you rely on them to live. Steak isnt any good if you have to gumm it..lol
Reply:What probably happened is that you had a very large, very deep filling that had new decay under it. When they removed the old filling and cleaned out the decay, it was probably very close to the nerve. Now, every person is different and every tooth is different to how it will react to decay being that close to the nerve. Some will go along with no problems while another will need a root canal. I'm sure that you're dentist did everything just fine. Get the root canal done....it's much better than getting the tooth pulled. Good luck
Reply:He/she should have filled your tooth properly. For sure it was his/her mistake. And, please, do not remove your tooth. It's important to save the root, because of the alveolar bone. Suggestion: look for another dentist.
Reply:Justine and Huskymom speak from experience and they are correct. Whenever you have an old filling removed, it is almost inevitable to find some new or residual decay under that filling. Even though you were having the filling replaced for esthetics, it has probably been there quite a while and, quite frankly, old silver fillings are notorious for having decay lurking under them. This means your new filling is closer to the nerve than the old filling and voila......... toothache. Most of the time, this doesn't happen when you replace an old filling, but sometimes it does. That's all.
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Need urgent root canal treatment in tooth filled 6 weeks ago @ huge expense.Was it bad dentistry in 1st place?
Any a time a tooth is drilled on there is a slight chance of the tooth reacting badly and needing a rootcanal. I have seen this happen many times. It doesnt have anything to do with the dentist not cleaning the tooth before filling it. Most fillings when they are removed have at least a small amount of soft tooth structure underneath. This has to be removed to place the new filling. This process could have been all that was needed to cause the tooth to flair up. Sorry, but I dont think that the dentist did anything wrong. It is kinda like getting a kidney replaced and your body rejecting it. It is nobodys fault, sometimes it just doesnt work like expected.
Reply:to me i personally think that the dentist did not do it right as a filling like that has to be done proberly and cleaned thats why it wa infected if i was you i would change my dentist, plus the other problem being if you do need aroot filling you are looking at least £500, it could be that some infection got into the tooth after it was filled but i doubt it very much, belive i know i have to get one done and i am terriffied of needles in my mouth so i am just getting the tooth taking out. hope i have helped. x
Reply:i had the same problem i had the treatment which cost me 140 then 2 weeks later i had to pay 20 pounds to have it pulled out i should have had it pulled out in the first place
Reply:it can but i really would go back to your dentist
Reply:Anything can happen, and unfortunately, it did. Yes, it is very possible to get infection in a recently-treated tooth since bacteria can enter when it's exposed and vulnerable when replacing a filling -- even under the most sanitary conditions. It wasn't the dentist's fault. Those things do happen. I would opt for the root canal and try to save the tooth, especially if it's a front tooth that's showing. Molars also should be saved, as they are the ones that do the chewing. I know, because I have two molars missing on one side, and can't chew on that side since there's nothing to chew with. Most folks don't think much about their teeth until they don't have them anymore. Anyone with dentures will verify that. So if you have a chance to save the tooth, by all means do so -- whatever it takes.
Reply:its possible that your cavitiy was very close to the nerve. Therefore resulting in pain., or possible fracture of the tooth. you say you had the old filling removed for cosmetic reasons, at that time the nerve or tooth may have been distrubed resulting in pain. Thinking you had a toothache. Or possibly you left the office hitting slightly higher on it resulting in trama and pain. If that was the case your bite should have been checked after the filling was put in and then adjusted accordingly. Possibly he only removed and replaced the filling without checking for debris, bacteria needs air to form i believe. so when the air hit it, then sealed . it had all it needed to strive. As far as having it pulled, bad choice if you can afford not to, especially if it is a jaw tooth , what happens is you take one out and the opposing one extrudes and you end up loosing that one to. Root canals go hand in hand generally with crowns. But one can go fairly long with the temp filling placed after the root canal, not a good idea but one can ..Generally antibiotics are given for an abcess tooth, the temp filling should have been a medicated one. Most time you dont fill a tooth that is abcessed as i recall, until the antibotics are done and the infection under control. If it was filled with a med filling you may get lucky for awhile and the tooth will settle down..i know patients that have had temp medicated fillings a long time. Not advised but ....you may get lucky..Heres my advice- most patients have a very hard time wearing a lower denture..so keep your teeth you rely on them to live. Steak isnt any good if you have to gumm it..lol
Reply:What probably happened is that you had a very large, very deep filling that had new decay under it. When they removed the old filling and cleaned out the decay, it was probably very close to the nerve. Now, every person is different and every tooth is different to how it will react to decay being that close to the nerve. Some will go along with no problems while another will need a root canal. I'm sure that you're dentist did everything just fine. Get the root canal done....it's much better than getting the tooth pulled. Good luck
Reply:He/she should have filled your tooth properly. For sure it was his/her mistake. And, please, do not remove your tooth. It's important to save the root, because of the alveolar bone. Suggestion: look for another dentist.
Reply:Justine and Huskymom speak from experience and they are correct. Whenever you have an old filling removed, it is almost inevitable to find some new or residual decay under that filling. Even though you were having the filling replaced for esthetics, it has probably been there quite a while and, quite frankly, old silver fillings are notorious for having decay lurking under them. This means your new filling is closer to the nerve than the old filling and voila......... toothache. Most of the time, this doesn't happen when you replace an old filling, but sometimes it does. That's all.
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Root canal...Please help!!! I have damaged my teeth by clenching. Because of my abscess and trauma...?
it took 3 visits over a few weeks to complete my root canal...and it still hurts. It's not abscess or nerve pain, it's different. They filled it on Wednesday, and it hasn't stopped throbbing. It's a dull throbbing, but a throbbing none-the-less. There is also a very strange kind of pain up near the apex, like there is a foreign object inside my gums. Almost like someone is sticking me with a needle. I can't smile or move my upper lip to far without this awful stabbing sensation. I'm *REALLY* sick of being in this kind of pain in the front of my mouth. I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE!!! I called the dentist yesterday (only 1 day after finishing the root canal) and he said it needs time to quiet down, because of all the trauma (years of hard clenching and grinding) it may take a while to heal. He said to wait until Monday or Tuesday, and if it still hurts to call back. Has anyone had any experience like this, what would be causing that stabbing needle-like pain??? Please help...
Root canal...Please help!!! I have damaged my teeth by clenching. Because of my abscess and trauma...?
Call your dentist and have him get you a prescription for dexamethazone 0.75mg, its and anti-inflammatory that will make it feel better. Pain is caused from infection or inflammation. Hopefully the infection is gone. Working on the tooth causes the surrounding tissue to be inflammed.
Reply:Actually, I had a root canal, and by the next day I'd never have known. Your dentist needs to take a look at it. It should not still be hurting like that, besides, your roots should be gone.
Reply:When I had a root canal it took a few days for the nerves to adjust to the changes. But it was more of a dull pressure sensation than a throbbing. Perhaps he missed part of the nerve?
Root canal...Please help!!! I have damaged my teeth by clenching. Because of my abscess and trauma...?
Call your dentist and have him get you a prescription for dexamethazone 0.75mg, its and anti-inflammatory that will make it feel better. Pain is caused from infection or inflammation. Hopefully the infection is gone. Working on the tooth causes the surrounding tissue to be inflammed.
Reply:Actually, I had a root canal, and by the next day I'd never have known. Your dentist needs to take a look at it. It should not still be hurting like that, besides, your roots should be gone.
Reply:When I had a root canal it took a few days for the nerves to adjust to the changes. But it was more of a dull pressure sensation than a throbbing. Perhaps he missed part of the nerve?
Root canal pain extended.?
My root canal started last December but never got finished. 2 days ago I saw a new endodontist, he simply disinfect and put new filling and told me to return next week to finish the root canal.
I've been feeling the pain and now I get headaches.
what should I do? Any suggestion?
Root canal pain extended.?
you should go back next week and get the root canal finished. there's nothing worse for your tooth then to put it off like you already did for a month.
take tylenol/advil for the pain... and make an appointment for monday or tuesday to get the rest of the work done.
do not eat on the side of your mouth that the work is being done. use mouthwash after you eat ANYTHING.
Reply:You should definitely return to finish the root canal. If all the root was not removed, there are still nerve endings which is probably what is causing you pain. As soon as its finished, there will be no nerve endings left and you feel NO pain at all.
You could also have an infection. I was given antibotics as a precaution.
Reply:Pain after root canal therapy is much less common than years ago. When dental pain occurs, this discomfort is usually due to inflammation and infection around the tooth roots. The inflammation comes from the dental infection so it makes sense to place patients on a dental antibiotic during dental treatment. In some cases, a steriod anti-inflammatory is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and settle the root canal tooth down. Fortunately, this is an unusually root canal problem and rarely occurs.
Pain after root canal therapy is reduced when the dentist knows where the end of a root canal is since the dentist can avoid accidentally sticking the sharp ends of metal root canal files out into the bone surrounding the ends of the tooth roots. In years past, a root canal dentist did not exactly know how long a root canal really was since x-rays do not provide this information and that's all we used to have. Today, dentists can use sonar root canal apex (end) locators which help tell where the exact end of a root canal is located.
Many dentists purposely reduce the top of a tooth that is having endodontic treatment. This eliminates a high tooth problem and reduces the pain after root canal therapy from biting trauma. A tooth that has died often has a dental abscess around it that causes the tooth to rise up out of it's tooth socket. This high tooth hits first and gets beaten up badly with lots of discomfort. Since almost all teeth need a dental crown after endodontics, performing this reduction actually assists with the later dental crown preparation procedure.
Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. There are risks with root canal therapy even with excellent dental treatment. Occasionally, root fractures occur in one or more of the tooth roots previously treated. This causes a low grade aching that doesn't go away and gets worse when patients are run down, sick or stressed. Over extended filling materials can sometimes cause sinus irritation but this is becoming less and less common. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offers root canal retreatment services along comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you are experiencing pain after root canal therapy, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith.
Reply:I am not a dental professional, but I have needed a lot of root canals performed (6?) due to severe head injuries.
A big concern is whether there is any sign of infection at the site, or your body temperature is elevated. If so, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your endodontist to inform him.
If not, there are other possibilities. One (although unlikely since it's been a month) is that what is left of the nerve root is still dying, and you just have to wait it out.
Another is that since the permanent work hasn't been completed, the surfaces of your teeth don't mesh the way they are supposed to. When they are out of line, the opposing tooth tries to force it back, and after a while, your jaw gets really sore. This normally happens when it is one of your molars, or if there is a crown involved. The best way to determine this is to switch to a soft diet when you wake up the next day (I've used CASES of Ensure (tm) over the years) and see if it lessens the pain. If it does, then you have to just switch to soft food (oatmeal, baby food, Ensure) until the work is finished. If the pain is still intense, see your doctor, there may be an underlying problem.
The headaches are likely to be due to the stress caused by the pain in your jaw.
I've been feeling the pain and now I get headaches.
what should I do? Any suggestion?
Root canal pain extended.?
you should go back next week and get the root canal finished. there's nothing worse for your tooth then to put it off like you already did for a month.
take tylenol/advil for the pain... and make an appointment for monday or tuesday to get the rest of the work done.
do not eat on the side of your mouth that the work is being done. use mouthwash after you eat ANYTHING.
Reply:You should definitely return to finish the root canal. If all the root was not removed, there are still nerve endings which is probably what is causing you pain. As soon as its finished, there will be no nerve endings left and you feel NO pain at all.
You could also have an infection. I was given antibotics as a precaution.
Reply:Pain after root canal therapy is much less common than years ago. When dental pain occurs, this discomfort is usually due to inflammation and infection around the tooth roots. The inflammation comes from the dental infection so it makes sense to place patients on a dental antibiotic during dental treatment. In some cases, a steriod anti-inflammatory is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and settle the root canal tooth down. Fortunately, this is an unusually root canal problem and rarely occurs.
Pain after root canal therapy is reduced when the dentist knows where the end of a root canal is since the dentist can avoid accidentally sticking the sharp ends of metal root canal files out into the bone surrounding the ends of the tooth roots. In years past, a root canal dentist did not exactly know how long a root canal really was since x-rays do not provide this information and that's all we used to have. Today, dentists can use sonar root canal apex (end) locators which help tell where the exact end of a root canal is located.
Many dentists purposely reduce the top of a tooth that is having endodontic treatment. This eliminates a high tooth problem and reduces the pain after root canal therapy from biting trauma. A tooth that has died often has a dental abscess around it that causes the tooth to rise up out of it's tooth socket. This high tooth hits first and gets beaten up badly with lots of discomfort. Since almost all teeth need a dental crown after endodontics, performing this reduction actually assists with the later dental crown preparation procedure.
Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. There are risks with root canal therapy even with excellent dental treatment. Occasionally, root fractures occur in one or more of the tooth roots previously treated. This causes a low grade aching that doesn't go away and gets worse when patients are run down, sick or stressed. Over extended filling materials can sometimes cause sinus irritation but this is becoming less and less common. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offers root canal retreatment services along comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you are experiencing pain after root canal therapy, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith.
Reply:I am not a dental professional, but I have needed a lot of root canals performed (6?) due to severe head injuries.
A big concern is whether there is any sign of infection at the site, or your body temperature is elevated. If so, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your endodontist to inform him.
If not, there are other possibilities. One (although unlikely since it's been a month) is that what is left of the nerve root is still dying, and you just have to wait it out.
Another is that since the permanent work hasn't been completed, the surfaces of your teeth don't mesh the way they are supposed to. When they are out of line, the opposing tooth tries to force it back, and after a while, your jaw gets really sore. This normally happens when it is one of your molars, or if there is a crown involved. The best way to determine this is to switch to a soft diet when you wake up the next day (I've used CASES of Ensure (tm) over the years) and see if it lessens the pain. If it does, then you have to just switch to soft food (oatmeal, baby food, Ensure) until the work is finished. If the pain is still intense, see your doctor, there may be an underlying problem.
The headaches are likely to be due to the stress caused by the pain in your jaw.
Root canal...I may have to get one. What to expect?
I may have to get a root canal. Can someone explain to me what the proceedure will be like. How many doc. visits, how long will it take, how much does it hurt. Will I have to take days off from work to recover? How do they know you have to get a root canal? Just basically everything and anything. And also can you explain how the crown works. I know what it is but how do they put it on your tooth? The more details, the better. Thanks!
Root canal...I may have to get one. What to expect?
Depending on the number of teeth and severity affected, root canals usually require one to two visits not including any follow-up visits. Your dentist or Endodontist will numb the area around the affected tooth, or may offer you the option of mild sedation. A rubber dental dam is placed and the tooth is then drilled to the pulp area either through the top or the back of the tooth. The actual root canals are measured after some of the pulp has been removed. This is done so that the dentist can clean the entire canal, and so that enough of the filling material will be used to completely fill the canal. The actual measuring is done with either x-rays or electronic imaging devices.
All of the diseased pulp in the tooth is removed, and the canal is cleaned out thoroughly with an antiseptic solution. This solution will clean all of the canals within the tooth. The canals are then filled with gutta percha, a flexible plastic material. A temporary filling is then put on top of that. A crown or permanent filling will be done after there has been no sign of infection. Crowns are most common since the root canal procedure weakens the tooth. The crown is usually placed as soon as possible, within a month or less.
Expect two to three days of soreness after the procedure, or longer if the infection in the root canal was severe. Your dentist will probably prescribe you some antibiotics and pain medication; be sure to follow all label directions and compleyely finish antibiotic therapy.
Reply:First, they go into your roots and take out the nerves. That is what is causing the pain. You are numb so you will not feel it. If your dentist offers nitrous ask him about using that to calm you. Usually when you get a root canal, it is a guess on the part of the dentist, they go by symptoms and it does not show on ex ray.. Most of the time they are right. you should not have much pain after because the nerve is gone. then they prep the tooth like a filling. this is called a post. then you come back and get a temp crown and a few weeks later you get a permanent crown. my dentist does it in 2 steps some take three. good luck.
Reply:I had three root canals done last year. I have a mortifying fear of the dentist. There was no pain after the dentist numbed my tooth. You just need to go to the dentist twice - the first visit took just over an hour and the second visit took approx 30 - 45 minutes and you don't need to take the day off work just go back with a numb mouth.
The first crown last between 18 months and five years and then you will need to upgrade to a porcelain veneer which will last 10 - 15 years.
It's better not to think of what they do (I didn't want to know).
Reply:I had a root canal last year - Aside from the shots (which I hate), the worst part was keeping my mouth open for so long. It seems like it took forever. I had a really good dentist who kept offering me a chance to rest. It really isn't that bad - Not what I expected. I had it done on an extended lunch break and went back to work the same afternoon. Good luck!
Root canal...I may have to get one. What to expect?
Depending on the number of teeth and severity affected, root canals usually require one to two visits not including any follow-up visits. Your dentist or Endodontist will numb the area around the affected tooth, or may offer you the option of mild sedation. A rubber dental dam is placed and the tooth is then drilled to the pulp area either through the top or the back of the tooth. The actual root canals are measured after some of the pulp has been removed. This is done so that the dentist can clean the entire canal, and so that enough of the filling material will be used to completely fill the canal. The actual measuring is done with either x-rays or electronic imaging devices.
All of the diseased pulp in the tooth is removed, and the canal is cleaned out thoroughly with an antiseptic solution. This solution will clean all of the canals within the tooth. The canals are then filled with gutta percha, a flexible plastic material. A temporary filling is then put on top of that. A crown or permanent filling will be done after there has been no sign of infection. Crowns are most common since the root canal procedure weakens the tooth. The crown is usually placed as soon as possible, within a month or less.
Expect two to three days of soreness after the procedure, or longer if the infection in the root canal was severe. Your dentist will probably prescribe you some antibiotics and pain medication; be sure to follow all label directions and compleyely finish antibiotic therapy.
Reply:First, they go into your roots and take out the nerves. That is what is causing the pain. You are numb so you will not feel it. If your dentist offers nitrous ask him about using that to calm you. Usually when you get a root canal, it is a guess on the part of the dentist, they go by symptoms and it does not show on ex ray.. Most of the time they are right. you should not have much pain after because the nerve is gone. then they prep the tooth like a filling. this is called a post. then you come back and get a temp crown and a few weeks later you get a permanent crown. my dentist does it in 2 steps some take three. good luck.
Reply:I had three root canals done last year. I have a mortifying fear of the dentist. There was no pain after the dentist numbed my tooth. You just need to go to the dentist twice - the first visit took just over an hour and the second visit took approx 30 - 45 minutes and you don't need to take the day off work just go back with a numb mouth.
The first crown last between 18 months and five years and then you will need to upgrade to a porcelain veneer which will last 10 - 15 years.
It's better not to think of what they do (I didn't want to know).
Reply:I had a root canal last year - Aside from the shots (which I hate), the worst part was keeping my mouth open for so long. It seems like it took forever. I had a really good dentist who kept offering me a chance to rest. It really isn't that bad - Not what I expected. I had it done on an extended lunch break and went back to work the same afternoon. Good luck!
Don't understand root canal treatment?
I had a root canal fail so have had it redone. What i don't understand is that when the dentist took out the failed root canal treatment and put a temp filling on the tooth it was fine with no pain then I had the root canal treatment done again and its back hurting again. Why was there no pain in the 2 weeks it just had the temp filling on without the canals filled? There is no infection because I have had 2 courses of antibiotics and the pain did not go away.
Don't understand root canal treatment?
Each situation is different. Every tooth and every person is different. These are good, valid questions. You should ask them to your dentist. No one here can give you information as accurate as he can.
Best wishes!
Reply:it might be worth your while and $$s to get a 2nd opinion
Reply:It sounds like it might need to be re-done. If there is an infection underneath the filling antibiotics might not clear it up. This happened to me before and was very painful. The dentist had to clean out each of the roots of the tooth in turn. I would recommend that you have a valium injection if you need to have this done. My sympathy and best of luck.
Reply:Funny u say that, I go in with no pain just to have new bridge fitted and now I am in pain all the time. Anyway if ur tooth has been removed and root canal treatment done and now u say ur in pain again, wat i think it may be, it may be he she has clipped an nerve, u may have to have nerve taken out, unless u already have and if so pray u dont get wat i had, i had a cyst still attatched to my tooth socket and i was going crazy with pain, i had umpteen injections as it didnt kill pain, every injection was terribly painfull as he forced the stuff in. my wife held my hand my sons held each leg, the cleaners of the surgery stood and watched as it was well ast closing time, thye pain was like a train ran over my head, the more anesthesia he pumped in the worse the pain got, he injectede me in e4xce4ss of 20 times but was within limits as i got scared that i would die on the chair but he said it was fine. in the end the pain was so severe i couldnt take no more i was sweating so much my clothes were saturated , in the end i couldnt take the pain any more, i told him just get it out regardless the pain, he got it out and there was a small piece of root still in my tooth socket and at the top of the root was a cyst, it wasnt visible on x-ray, i think i lost at least half a stone in weight in that short time.
Reply:Root canal surgery can be pretty traumatic, especially one like yours that required two steps. Unfortunately it sounds as though it didn't work; and something is still wrong. Sometimes they fail. The teeth can be so hard due to calcification that the dentist cannot get to all the nerve root. He may have to drill in from the front or back of the gum.
Gosh, just talking about it is making my teeth hurt. I feel for you; and I've been through the same thing. I think you have to go back to your dentist. Poor baby.
Reply:only thing i am going to say is very painfull and very exspencive
Reply:I'm a dental nurse and it it because the filling is hard and permanent and not soft and temporary. The tip or apex of your tooth is very sensitive and it may take a few days or so to settle after being worked on. Or it could be that the new filling not the root filling, the one that you can see in your mouth is too high and you need to have it adjusted to stop you putting unnecessary pressure on it. Give it a couple of days and if its no better them go back and see your dentist, he should be happy to help!
Reply:you will need to get it extracted. this is a common problem with trying to save a dead tooth.
do not get root canals and if you have them, get them out:
http://www.mercola.com/article/dental/ro...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6nbEvFCRAcc
http://www.rooted.tv/Movie_Information.h...
http://www.rooted.tv/Reviews.htm
http://mizar5.com/kennedy.htm
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Don't understand root canal treatment?
Each situation is different. Every tooth and every person is different. These are good, valid questions. You should ask them to your dentist. No one here can give you information as accurate as he can.
Best wishes!
Reply:it might be worth your while and $$s to get a 2nd opinion
Reply:It sounds like it might need to be re-done. If there is an infection underneath the filling antibiotics might not clear it up. This happened to me before and was very painful. The dentist had to clean out each of the roots of the tooth in turn. I would recommend that you have a valium injection if you need to have this done. My sympathy and best of luck.
Reply:Funny u say that, I go in with no pain just to have new bridge fitted and now I am in pain all the time. Anyway if ur tooth has been removed and root canal treatment done and now u say ur in pain again, wat i think it may be, it may be he she has clipped an nerve, u may have to have nerve taken out, unless u already have and if so pray u dont get wat i had, i had a cyst still attatched to my tooth socket and i was going crazy with pain, i had umpteen injections as it didnt kill pain, every injection was terribly painfull as he forced the stuff in. my wife held my hand my sons held each leg, the cleaners of the surgery stood and watched as it was well ast closing time, thye pain was like a train ran over my head, the more anesthesia he pumped in the worse the pain got, he injectede me in e4xce4ss of 20 times but was within limits as i got scared that i would die on the chair but he said it was fine. in the end the pain was so severe i couldnt take no more i was sweating so much my clothes were saturated , in the end i couldnt take the pain any more, i told him just get it out regardless the pain, he got it out and there was a small piece of root still in my tooth socket and at the top of the root was a cyst, it wasnt visible on x-ray, i think i lost at least half a stone in weight in that short time.
Reply:Root canal surgery can be pretty traumatic, especially one like yours that required two steps. Unfortunately it sounds as though it didn't work; and something is still wrong. Sometimes they fail. The teeth can be so hard due to calcification that the dentist cannot get to all the nerve root. He may have to drill in from the front or back of the gum.
Gosh, just talking about it is making my teeth hurt. I feel for you; and I've been through the same thing. I think you have to go back to your dentist. Poor baby.
Reply:only thing i am going to say is very painfull and very exspencive
Reply:I'm a dental nurse and it it because the filling is hard and permanent and not soft and temporary. The tip or apex of your tooth is very sensitive and it may take a few days or so to settle after being worked on. Or it could be that the new filling not the root filling, the one that you can see in your mouth is too high and you need to have it adjusted to stop you putting unnecessary pressure on it. Give it a couple of days and if its no better them go back and see your dentist, he should be happy to help!
Reply:you will need to get it extracted. this is a common problem with trying to save a dead tooth.
do not get root canals and if you have them, get them out:
http://www.mercola.com/article/dental/ro...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6nbEvFCRAcc
http://www.rooted.tv/Movie_Information.h...
http://www.rooted.tv/Reviews.htm
http://mizar5.com/kennedy.htm
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Root Canal & Crowns?
Hi. I have a hole in my tooth and on Monday I am having a Root Canal. Will the crown fix the hole in my tooth? Is the Root Canal painful or will I be in pain when the pain stuff wears off? Thanks!
Root Canal %26amp; Crowns?
I damaged the root of my tooth with an almond that slivered my tooth... anyways, I did not know that anything was wrong until it got very infected. I was in so much pain that I thought I would surely die.
I was petrified of the root canal, but there was no reason to be. In fact, the worst part was having to leave my mouth open for so long. They had to use something to keep me from closing in. The next day I had a sore throat from staying open for so long... but that was by far the worst part.
The procedure itself was painless. I felt nothing except for the first shot of novocaine in to my gum. In fact, part way through they gave me another shot just to be sure that it didn't hurt.
You will be fine. It is like a really deep filling. Unfortunately the procedure does hurt one place.. YOUR WALLET! If you have to have a crown it can be pricy.
Best of luck.
Reply:NO IT DOESNT HURT THEY NUMB YOU PRETTY GOOD. IT WILL BE A LITTLE SORE THOUGH.
Reply:I had root canal and personally I think people make way to big a deal out of it. It might be a lengthy process - but I've had worse pain in my life - Like driving with a sprained ankle and having to stop short........THAT'S pain!! God Bless and don't worry - not as bad as everyone says.
Reply:My mom is a dentist yeah the root canal is gonna hurt.
Reply:The Root Canal will hurt because they can't put numb in the root of your tooth!! OWWW Good Luck!!
Reply:It really depends on if you have sensitive teeth. Yeah, it'll hurt for a bit, but all will be well. They'll put a fake tooth in.
Reply:Ya know, I've heard a lot of "root canals are so painful" comments, and when I had people clarify, what's painful is usually whatever made you need it. Before any type of process like that you'll have a pain numbing agent. I won't lie though, root canals are BORING! I never had a TV so it was sitting there for an hour and a half just doing nothing.
Past that, no pain during, no pain or even soreness after, nothing. The crown will absolutely fix the problem. I mean it won't make a new perfect tooth magically grow in, but it'll stop any further problems or any pain you may be having.
Best wishes.
Reply:Root canals can be painful depending on how much drilling they have to do. But don't worry they will numb you up. Yes your hole will covered with the crown. You'll be alright. I had a root canal done when I was 14 with no Novocaine
Reply:I had a root canal.. It's wasn't so much painful as annoying. You can't really move your mouth very much until it heals completely.It doesn't hurt at all while they do the procedure. It just feels weird for a few days. By doing the root canal that should clean out any infection in the tooth and the crown should keep it from getting infected again.
Reply:The crown will make your tooth stronger. Root canal is not painful when you are under anesthesia. But when you feel pain after the anesthesia wears off, just take a pain medicine like Advil, Aleve, or Ibuprofen. Normally, the next day you will feel ok. Don't get scared, it's for the good.
Reply:no, RC does not hurt. i've had 5 done and no pain.. a little sore after the novacaine wore off but it rreally wasn't bad.
Reply:you will be fine, it is more painful not doing it!!!, after the anesthesia wears off you will feel a bit sore but nothing compared to a tooth ache!!!
Reply:If you stay on the meds they recommend, you will be just fine.
The crown won't fix the hole, the root canal and the filling
will do that. The crown is put on after the root canal to
give the tooth strength so it won't break, because the root
canal procedure removes the pulp, nerve and blood supply
to the tooth, which makes it more brittle and likely to break
if you don't protect it. Hope I explanied this in an easy to
understand way!
Reply:I had a root canal on a tooth that already had a crown. It wasn't painful, but irritating. After they drill the hole in your tooth, they use different sized brush-like things to scrape out the hole. Its not fun to be able to hear and feel the vibrations. Think nails on chalkboard. After they scrape out the hole, they inject a bleach like liquid in the hole. Make sure you wear an old shirt, mine was splashed and ruined. My dentist then used some type of filler to fill and seal the hole. The only reason I know of that they would use a crown afterward is for a molar, to make sure it stays intact.
In short, don't worry about pain. It won't be fun, but not awful. Hope this helps.
Reply:My friend went to a dentist that gave her a pill that knocked her out for the surgery. Some dentists will do this - you just have to have someone drive you. Then it won't hurt as bad!
Reply:im not sure if the crown will fix the hole in your tooth but
the root canal is sorta painful my dentist guy did a good job and i wasnt in too much pain and stuff.
yes you will be in pain but just try to relax.
Reply:yes, crown will cover that hole. perfect root canal therapy usually leads to pain normally about 1 week since precedure, your dentist can handle it by analgesic drugs.
Root Canal %26amp; Crowns?
I damaged the root of my tooth with an almond that slivered my tooth... anyways, I did not know that anything was wrong until it got very infected. I was in so much pain that I thought I would surely die.
I was petrified of the root canal, but there was no reason to be. In fact, the worst part was having to leave my mouth open for so long. They had to use something to keep me from closing in. The next day I had a sore throat from staying open for so long... but that was by far the worst part.
The procedure itself was painless. I felt nothing except for the first shot of novocaine in to my gum. In fact, part way through they gave me another shot just to be sure that it didn't hurt.
You will be fine. It is like a really deep filling. Unfortunately the procedure does hurt one place.. YOUR WALLET! If you have to have a crown it can be pricy.
Best of luck.
Reply:NO IT DOESNT HURT THEY NUMB YOU PRETTY GOOD. IT WILL BE A LITTLE SORE THOUGH.
Reply:I had root canal and personally I think people make way to big a deal out of it. It might be a lengthy process - but I've had worse pain in my life - Like driving with a sprained ankle and having to stop short........THAT'S pain!! God Bless and don't worry - not as bad as everyone says.
Reply:My mom is a dentist yeah the root canal is gonna hurt.
Reply:The Root Canal will hurt because they can't put numb in the root of your tooth!! OWWW Good Luck!!
Reply:It really depends on if you have sensitive teeth. Yeah, it'll hurt for a bit, but all will be well. They'll put a fake tooth in.
Reply:Ya know, I've heard a lot of "root canals are so painful" comments, and when I had people clarify, what's painful is usually whatever made you need it. Before any type of process like that you'll have a pain numbing agent. I won't lie though, root canals are BORING! I never had a TV so it was sitting there for an hour and a half just doing nothing.
Past that, no pain during, no pain or even soreness after, nothing. The crown will absolutely fix the problem. I mean it won't make a new perfect tooth magically grow in, but it'll stop any further problems or any pain you may be having.
Best wishes.
Reply:Root canals can be painful depending on how much drilling they have to do. But don't worry they will numb you up. Yes your hole will covered with the crown. You'll be alright. I had a root canal done when I was 14 with no Novocaine
Reply:I had a root canal.. It's wasn't so much painful as annoying. You can't really move your mouth very much until it heals completely.It doesn't hurt at all while they do the procedure. It just feels weird for a few days. By doing the root canal that should clean out any infection in the tooth and the crown should keep it from getting infected again.
Reply:The crown will make your tooth stronger. Root canal is not painful when you are under anesthesia. But when you feel pain after the anesthesia wears off, just take a pain medicine like Advil, Aleve, or Ibuprofen. Normally, the next day you will feel ok. Don't get scared, it's for the good.
Reply:no, RC does not hurt. i've had 5 done and no pain.. a little sore after the novacaine wore off but it rreally wasn't bad.
Reply:you will be fine, it is more painful not doing it!!!, after the anesthesia wears off you will feel a bit sore but nothing compared to a tooth ache!!!
Reply:If you stay on the meds they recommend, you will be just fine.
The crown won't fix the hole, the root canal and the filling
will do that. The crown is put on after the root canal to
give the tooth strength so it won't break, because the root
canal procedure removes the pulp, nerve and blood supply
to the tooth, which makes it more brittle and likely to break
if you don't protect it. Hope I explanied this in an easy to
understand way!
Reply:I had a root canal on a tooth that already had a crown. It wasn't painful, but irritating. After they drill the hole in your tooth, they use different sized brush-like things to scrape out the hole. Its not fun to be able to hear and feel the vibrations. Think nails on chalkboard. After they scrape out the hole, they inject a bleach like liquid in the hole. Make sure you wear an old shirt, mine was splashed and ruined. My dentist then used some type of filler to fill and seal the hole. The only reason I know of that they would use a crown afterward is for a molar, to make sure it stays intact.
In short, don't worry about pain. It won't be fun, but not awful. Hope this helps.
Reply:My friend went to a dentist that gave her a pill that knocked her out for the surgery. Some dentists will do this - you just have to have someone drive you. Then it won't hurt as bad!
Reply:im not sure if the crown will fix the hole in your tooth but
the root canal is sorta painful my dentist guy did a good job and i wasnt in too much pain and stuff.
yes you will be in pain but just try to relax.
Reply:yes, crown will cover that hole. perfect root canal therapy usually leads to pain normally about 1 week since precedure, your dentist can handle it by analgesic drugs.
"Shattered" root canal?
I had a root canal performed about a year ago. A recent x ray showed that the root had "shattered". During the healing process, I experienced severe pain for 3 weeks. I discovered (the doctor couldn't figue it out) that the tooth was "hitting high" once that was corrected the pain subsided. I am currently pain free from that tooth. Should I be concerned and is there anything that can be done for that tooth. Also could this be due to a root canal that was not performed correctly?
"Shattered" root canal?
The root canal was not done improperly. When you have a root canal done, the tooth and root become brittle because it essentially isn't alive anymore. Did you have a crown or any type of restoration on your tooth?
Reply:You may want an endodontist to take a look at this and advise you on what treatment to have in order to save the tooth. You may need to have an apicoectomy procedure preformed in the near future. Pain free now doesn't mean it will be that way forever, it could flare up on you causing an abscess later, if not corrected soon.
Let an endodontist evaluate this, he would be better able to tell you if the root canal procedure was preformed correctly or incorrectly. In most cases the procedure was completed correctly and this is something that just happened.
Reply:There is always the risk of a root fracturing as a result of root canal therapy. This may not mean the root canal was done incorrectly, it could mean that the tooth had been in poor shape when the root canal was attempted.
If this tooth is out of occlusion and you are hitting it too hard, the periodontia (ligament around tooth) will be tender. Releaving the heavy occlusion will eliminate that discomfort.
If indeed that root is shattered, there is no hope for the tooth. Ultimately, it will become infected around the periodontia. This infection is no treat and needs to be addressed. You can choose to have the tooth out now or wait a bit. It really isn't a good idea to wait until it is killing you. You may find that you are away from dental service (traveling) or that it hits at an inopportune moment (wedding day). Additionally, that infection is hard on whole body.
You may want to start stashing away money for a replacement tooth, either bridge or implant.
What you describe happens. It stinks, but doesn't mean that you suffered poor quality of treatment. Good luck.
"Shattered" root canal?
The root canal was not done improperly. When you have a root canal done, the tooth and root become brittle because it essentially isn't alive anymore. Did you have a crown or any type of restoration on your tooth?
Reply:You may want an endodontist to take a look at this and advise you on what treatment to have in order to save the tooth. You may need to have an apicoectomy procedure preformed in the near future. Pain free now doesn't mean it will be that way forever, it could flare up on you causing an abscess later, if not corrected soon.
Let an endodontist evaluate this, he would be better able to tell you if the root canal procedure was preformed correctly or incorrectly. In most cases the procedure was completed correctly and this is something that just happened.
Reply:There is always the risk of a root fracturing as a result of root canal therapy. This may not mean the root canal was done incorrectly, it could mean that the tooth had been in poor shape when the root canal was attempted.
If this tooth is out of occlusion and you are hitting it too hard, the periodontia (ligament around tooth) will be tender. Releaving the heavy occlusion will eliminate that discomfort.
If indeed that root is shattered, there is no hope for the tooth. Ultimately, it will become infected around the periodontia. This infection is no treat and needs to be addressed. You can choose to have the tooth out now or wait a bit. It really isn't a good idea to wait until it is killing you. You may find that you are away from dental service (traveling) or that it hits at an inopportune moment (wedding day). Additionally, that infection is hard on whole body.
You may want to start stashing away money for a replacement tooth, either bridge or implant.
What you describe happens. It stinks, but doesn't mean that you suffered poor quality of treatment. Good luck.
Root Canal and my tooth already broke in half!?
Hi all,
I just got a root canal done last week 1/2 and my dentist just did a temporary fillin. This coming Thurs he will do a permenent one. However, I don't know why but I since the root canal done, I never eat anything hard. This morning I just a a bagel and when I chew, a piece of bone from my crown ( I guess almost half of the crown) came off. No pain at all but half of the tooth structure is GONE. I went to see him right after and he fill in a little bit more so I can eat until Thurs. This is not my fault, I dont know how he did it but he told me cuz of the cavity in my teeth make the bone become fragile. He said he will fill that empty space and will do a good permanent fill in and with a crown over it. But it is not fair for me cuz I should have some guarantee over what he done to my tooth. Should I sue him? which I never think of and I dont want to ruin some body business. Should he give me some money back?
Root Canal and my tooth already broke in half!?
No. Unfortunately these types of things happen with temporary
crowns. Wait until you get your permanent crown replacement and see how that lasts for you. He shouldn't charge you for this temporary fix. Good luck and have a little patience.
Reply:This happens. When you do a root canal, you significantly weaken the tooth structure. Until the permenant crown is placed, the tooth is vunerable. They should have informed you of this at the office before you left. Good luck, I know this sucks, but this happens sometimes.
I just got a root canal done last week 1/2 and my dentist just did a temporary fillin. This coming Thurs he will do a permenent one. However, I don't know why but I since the root canal done, I never eat anything hard. This morning I just a a bagel and when I chew, a piece of bone from my crown ( I guess almost half of the crown) came off. No pain at all but half of the tooth structure is GONE. I went to see him right after and he fill in a little bit more so I can eat until Thurs. This is not my fault, I dont know how he did it but he told me cuz of the cavity in my teeth make the bone become fragile. He said he will fill that empty space and will do a good permanent fill in and with a crown over it. But it is not fair for me cuz I should have some guarantee over what he done to my tooth. Should I sue him? which I never think of and I dont want to ruin some body business. Should he give me some money back?
Root Canal and my tooth already broke in half!?
No. Unfortunately these types of things happen with temporary
crowns. Wait until you get your permanent crown replacement and see how that lasts for you. He shouldn't charge you for this temporary fix. Good luck and have a little patience.
Reply:This happens. When you do a root canal, you significantly weaken the tooth structure. Until the permenant crown is placed, the tooth is vunerable. They should have informed you of this at the office before you left. Good luck, I know this sucks, but this happens sometimes.
Root canal question?
I went to my dentist yesterday and it seems the root canal I had about three years has failed. I have been having some sensitivity there lately even though I can remember having sensitivity there even right after my root canal I just thought it was normal. My dentist took an x-ray and saw absolutely nothing there (when I asked if I was crazy he actually looked at me like he thought I was). He gave me an antibiotic. I hate taking them because it seems that today that's all doctors give patients and that is why we now need them so much. I try to stay away from all drugs if I can. How would I have an infection in that tooth if there was nothing on the x-ray?
Root canal question?
Infection, in and of itself, doesn't show up on xrays. The damage to surrounding bone or tissue is what shows up. If the infection hasn't produced degeneration of surrounding bone or tissue, it won't appear.
Reply:Root Canals are pretty temperamental. Some teeth have tiny auxiliary canals which aren't visible (even on an xray) without a microscope. So it may be that the main canals of your tooth were sealed when the procedure was performed but these tiny extra canals weren't. This may be why the tooth still had some sensitivity - the extra canal contain tiny nerves too. If they were infected, its possible to get tooth ache and the antibiotics may be required. Its always hard to tell. I don't like taking medications either so I understand how you feel. The other alternative is to maybe see an Endodontist (specialise in root canals). They are highly skilled and know all about these things.
Reply:Sometimes the infection process is not visible on the radiograph. There is possibly an accessory canal that still has tissue...these are very difficult, if not impossible, to clean. You probably need to have the root canal retreated...that may not fix the problem. The other alternative is to have the tooth removed and an implant placed. Hope this was helpful.
Reply:Root canals, from what I understand, are the result of decay within a given tooth that effect the nerve. In my case, I had a cavity that was really deep and even after I had a filling put in it continued to decay almost all the way to the jaw bone.
The explanation that I got from the dentist is that the nerve of my tooth had died and it needed to be removed as well as the decay and infection inside of my tooth.
Basically what he did was go inside my tooth, take all of the decay out, clean the four canals of my tooth, made a mold of my real tooth and then put a temporary cap back in my tooth. After a couple of weeks the permanent cap arrived in his office and he simply took off the temporary and replaced it with the permanent cap.
As far as the operation itself, I was given a local anestetic and I was awake through the whole thing. I felt no pain at all and I even drove home from the dentist's office.
I've had two root canal operations, one without dental insurance and one with it, and it can be very expensive. When I had it done without insurance the whole procedure, including the permanent cap, cost about $1,300. Believe me it was not fun to have to pay that but you need to have this operation done.
If you wait too long the tooth can become infected, like mine did, and it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious complications. I waited about two and a half years before I finally had my second root canal done.
You may wish to read an article called
“Root Canal Fillings(Root Canal Teeth) Can Cause Serious Side Effects”. You can find it at:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.inf...
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The quality of a root canal has to do with the dentist, his equipment, and his specialty. Root canals require crowns, so you’re looking at a minimum of $1,000 in treatment. MINIMUM. However, if it’s a front tooth, you’re pretty safe. If it’s a back tooth or decayed tooth then you should see a specialist and not just your regular dentist. Its only $200-300 more.
Also take a look at these articles:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
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Root canal question?
Infection, in and of itself, doesn't show up on xrays. The damage to surrounding bone or tissue is what shows up. If the infection hasn't produced degeneration of surrounding bone or tissue, it won't appear.
Reply:Root Canals are pretty temperamental. Some teeth have tiny auxiliary canals which aren't visible (even on an xray) without a microscope. So it may be that the main canals of your tooth were sealed when the procedure was performed but these tiny extra canals weren't. This may be why the tooth still had some sensitivity - the extra canal contain tiny nerves too. If they were infected, its possible to get tooth ache and the antibiotics may be required. Its always hard to tell. I don't like taking medications either so I understand how you feel. The other alternative is to maybe see an Endodontist (specialise in root canals). They are highly skilled and know all about these things.
Reply:Sometimes the infection process is not visible on the radiograph. There is possibly an accessory canal that still has tissue...these are very difficult, if not impossible, to clean. You probably need to have the root canal retreated...that may not fix the problem. The other alternative is to have the tooth removed and an implant placed. Hope this was helpful.
Reply:Root canals, from what I understand, are the result of decay within a given tooth that effect the nerve. In my case, I had a cavity that was really deep and even after I had a filling put in it continued to decay almost all the way to the jaw bone.
The explanation that I got from the dentist is that the nerve of my tooth had died and it needed to be removed as well as the decay and infection inside of my tooth.
Basically what he did was go inside my tooth, take all of the decay out, clean the four canals of my tooth, made a mold of my real tooth and then put a temporary cap back in my tooth. After a couple of weeks the permanent cap arrived in his office and he simply took off the temporary and replaced it with the permanent cap.
As far as the operation itself, I was given a local anestetic and I was awake through the whole thing. I felt no pain at all and I even drove home from the dentist's office.
I've had two root canal operations, one without dental insurance and one with it, and it can be very expensive. When I had it done without insurance the whole procedure, including the permanent cap, cost about $1,300. Believe me it was not fun to have to pay that but you need to have this operation done.
If you wait too long the tooth can become infected, like mine did, and it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious complications. I waited about two and a half years before I finally had my second root canal done.
You may wish to read an article called
“Root Canal Fillings(Root Canal Teeth) Can Cause Serious Side Effects”. You can find it at:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.inf...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
The quality of a root canal has to do with the dentist, his equipment, and his specialty. Root canals require crowns, so you’re looking at a minimum of $1,000 in treatment. MINIMUM. However, if it’s a front tooth, you’re pretty safe. If it’s a back tooth or decayed tooth then you should see a specialist and not just your regular dentist. Its only $200-300 more.
Also take a look at these articles:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
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Need urgent root canal treatment in tooth filled 6 weeks ago @ huge expense.Was it bad dentistry in 1st place?
I had a large white filling done 6 weeks ago to replace an old discoloured filling - purely aesthetic reasons, I had no problems with tooth. This morning the expensive white filling was removed as I have infection in the nerve/root canal, antibiotics prescribed %26amp; temporary filling done. Now deciding whether to remove tooth or proceed with root canal treatment. However, how did I get an infection so soon after treatment - did the dentist not 'clean' the cavity properlly before filling ?or can bacteria really enter the root canal via a new filling?
Need urgent root canal treatment in tooth filled 6 weeks ago @ huge expense.Was it bad dentistry in 1st place?
Any a time a tooth is drilled on there is a slight chance of the tooth reacting badly and needing a rootcanal. I have seen this happen many times. It doesnt have anything to do with the dentist not cleaning the tooth before filling it. Most fillings when they are removed have at least a small amount of soft tooth structure underneath. This has to be removed to place the new filling. This process could have been all that was needed to cause the tooth to flair up. Sorry, but I dont think that the dentist did anything wrong. It is kinda like getting a kidney replaced and your body rejecting it. It is nobodys fault, sometimes it just doesnt work like expected.
Reply:to me i personally think that the dentist did not do it right as a filling like that has to be done proberly and cleaned thats why it wa infected if i was you i would change my dentist, plus the other problem being if you do need aroot filling you are looking at least £500, it could be that some infection got into the tooth after it was filled but i doubt it very much, belive i know i have to get one done and i am terriffied of needles in my mouth so i am just getting the tooth taking out. hope i have helped. x
Reply:i had the same problem i had the treatment which cost me 140 then 2 weeks later i had to pay 20 pounds to have it pulled out i should have had it pulled out in the first place
Reply:it can but i really would go back to your dentist
Reply:Anything can happen, and unfortunately, it did. Yes, it is very possible to get infection in a recently-treated tooth since bacteria can enter when it's exposed and vulnerable when replacing a filling -- even under the most sanitary conditions. It wasn't the dentist's fault. Those things do happen. I would opt for the root canal and try to save the tooth, especially if it's a front tooth that's showing. Molars also should be saved, as they are the ones that do the chewing. I know, because I have two molars missing on one side, and can't chew on that side since there's nothing to chew with. Most folks don't think much about their teeth until they don't have them anymore. Anyone with dentures will verify that. So if you have a chance to save the tooth, by all means do so -- whatever it takes.
Reply:its possible that your cavitiy was very close to the nerve. Therefore resulting in pain., or possible fracture of the tooth. you say you had the old filling removed for cosmetic reasons, at that time the nerve or tooth may have been distrubed resulting in pain. Thinking you had a toothache. Or possibly you left the office hitting slightly higher on it resulting in trama and pain. If that was the case your bite should have been checked after the filling was put in and then adjusted accordingly. Possibly he only removed and replaced the filling without checking for debris, bacteria needs air to form i believe. so when the air hit it, then sealed . it had all it needed to strive. As far as having it pulled, bad choice if you can afford not to, especially if it is a jaw tooth , what happens is you take one out and the opposing one extrudes and you end up loosing that one to. Root canals go hand in hand generally with crowns. But one can go fairly long with the temp filling placed after the root canal, not a good idea but one can ..Generally antibiotics are given for an abcess tooth, the temp filling should have been a medicated one. Most time you dont fill a tooth that is abcessed as i recall, until the antibotics are done and the infection under control. If it was filled with a med filling you may get lucky for awhile and the tooth will settle down..i know patients that have had temp medicated fillings a long time. Not advised but ....you may get lucky..Heres my advice- most patients have a very hard time wearing a lower denture..so keep your teeth you rely on them to live. Steak isnt any good if you have to gumm it..lol
Reply:What probably happened is that you had a very large, very deep filling that had new decay under it. When they removed the old filling and cleaned out the decay, it was probably very close to the nerve. Now, every person is different and every tooth is different to how it will react to decay being that close to the nerve. Some will go along with no problems while another will need a root canal. I'm sure that you're dentist did everything just fine. Get the root canal done....it's much better than getting the tooth pulled. Good luck
Reply:He/she should have filled your tooth properly. For sure it was his/her mistake. And, please, do not remove your tooth. It's important to save the root, because of the alveolar bone. Suggestion: look for another dentist.
Reply:Justine and Huskymom speak from experience and they are correct. Whenever you have an old filling removed, it is almost inevitable to find some new or residual decay under that filling. Even though you were having the filling replaced for esthetics, it has probably been there quite a while and, quite frankly, old silver fillings are notorious for having decay lurking under them. This means your new filling is closer to the nerve than the old filling and voila......... toothache. Most of the time, this doesn't happen when you replace an old filling, but sometimes it does. That's all.
Need urgent root canal treatment in tooth filled 6 weeks ago @ huge expense.Was it bad dentistry in 1st place?
Any a time a tooth is drilled on there is a slight chance of the tooth reacting badly and needing a rootcanal. I have seen this happen many times. It doesnt have anything to do with the dentist not cleaning the tooth before filling it. Most fillings when they are removed have at least a small amount of soft tooth structure underneath. This has to be removed to place the new filling. This process could have been all that was needed to cause the tooth to flair up. Sorry, but I dont think that the dentist did anything wrong. It is kinda like getting a kidney replaced and your body rejecting it. It is nobodys fault, sometimes it just doesnt work like expected.
Reply:to me i personally think that the dentist did not do it right as a filling like that has to be done proberly and cleaned thats why it wa infected if i was you i would change my dentist, plus the other problem being if you do need aroot filling you are looking at least £500, it could be that some infection got into the tooth after it was filled but i doubt it very much, belive i know i have to get one done and i am terriffied of needles in my mouth so i am just getting the tooth taking out. hope i have helped. x
Reply:i had the same problem i had the treatment which cost me 140 then 2 weeks later i had to pay 20 pounds to have it pulled out i should have had it pulled out in the first place
Reply:it can but i really would go back to your dentist
Reply:Anything can happen, and unfortunately, it did. Yes, it is very possible to get infection in a recently-treated tooth since bacteria can enter when it's exposed and vulnerable when replacing a filling -- even under the most sanitary conditions. It wasn't the dentist's fault. Those things do happen. I would opt for the root canal and try to save the tooth, especially if it's a front tooth that's showing. Molars also should be saved, as they are the ones that do the chewing. I know, because I have two molars missing on one side, and can't chew on that side since there's nothing to chew with. Most folks don't think much about their teeth until they don't have them anymore. Anyone with dentures will verify that. So if you have a chance to save the tooth, by all means do so -- whatever it takes.
Reply:its possible that your cavitiy was very close to the nerve. Therefore resulting in pain., or possible fracture of the tooth. you say you had the old filling removed for cosmetic reasons, at that time the nerve or tooth may have been distrubed resulting in pain. Thinking you had a toothache. Or possibly you left the office hitting slightly higher on it resulting in trama and pain. If that was the case your bite should have been checked after the filling was put in and then adjusted accordingly. Possibly he only removed and replaced the filling without checking for debris, bacteria needs air to form i believe. so when the air hit it, then sealed . it had all it needed to strive. As far as having it pulled, bad choice if you can afford not to, especially if it is a jaw tooth , what happens is you take one out and the opposing one extrudes and you end up loosing that one to. Root canals go hand in hand generally with crowns. But one can go fairly long with the temp filling placed after the root canal, not a good idea but one can ..Generally antibiotics are given for an abcess tooth, the temp filling should have been a medicated one. Most time you dont fill a tooth that is abcessed as i recall, until the antibotics are done and the infection under control. If it was filled with a med filling you may get lucky for awhile and the tooth will settle down..i know patients that have had temp medicated fillings a long time. Not advised but ....you may get lucky..Heres my advice- most patients have a very hard time wearing a lower denture..so keep your teeth you rely on them to live. Steak isnt any good if you have to gumm it..lol
Reply:What probably happened is that you had a very large, very deep filling that had new decay under it. When they removed the old filling and cleaned out the decay, it was probably very close to the nerve. Now, every person is different and every tooth is different to how it will react to decay being that close to the nerve. Some will go along with no problems while another will need a root canal. I'm sure that you're dentist did everything just fine. Get the root canal done....it's much better than getting the tooth pulled. Good luck
Reply:He/she should have filled your tooth properly. For sure it was his/her mistake. And, please, do not remove your tooth. It's important to save the root, because of the alveolar bone. Suggestion: look for another dentist.
Reply:Justine and Huskymom speak from experience and they are correct. Whenever you have an old filling removed, it is almost inevitable to find some new or residual decay under that filling. Even though you were having the filling replaced for esthetics, it has probably been there quite a while and, quite frankly, old silver fillings are notorious for having decay lurking under them. This means your new filling is closer to the nerve than the old filling and voila......... toothache. Most of the time, this doesn't happen when you replace an old filling, but sometimes it does. That's all.
Root canal...Please help!!! I have damaged my teeth by clenching. Because of my abscess and trauma...?
it took 3 visits over a few weeks to complete my root canal...and it still hurts. It's not abscess or nerve pain, it's different. They filled it on Wednesday, and it hasn't stopped throbbing. It's a dull throbbing, but a throbbing none-the-less. There is also a very strange kind of pain up near the apex, like there is a foreign object inside my gums. Almost like someone is sticking me with a needle. I can't smile or move my upper lip to far without this awful stabbing sensation. I'm *REALLY* sick of being in this kind of pain in the front of my mouth. I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE!!! I called the dentist yesterday (only 1 day after finishing the root canal) and he said it needs time to quiet down, because of all the trauma (years of hard clenching and grinding) it may take a while to heal. He said to wait until Monday or Tuesday, and if it still hurts to call back. Has anyone had any experience like this, what would be causing that stabbing needle-like pain??? Please help...
Root canal...Please help!!! I have damaged my teeth by clenching. Because of my abscess and trauma...?
Call your dentist and have him get you a prescription for dexamethazone 0.75mg, its and anti-inflammatory that will make it feel better. Pain is caused from infection or inflammation. Hopefully the infection is gone. Working on the tooth causes the surrounding tissue to be inflammed.
Reply:Actually, I had a root canal, and by the next day I'd never have known. Your dentist needs to take a look at it. It should not still be hurting like that, besides, your roots should be gone.
Reply:When I had a root canal it took a few days for the nerves to adjust to the changes. But it was more of a dull pressure sensation than a throbbing. Perhaps he missed part of the nerve?
Root canal...Please help!!! I have damaged my teeth by clenching. Because of my abscess and trauma...?
Call your dentist and have him get you a prescription for dexamethazone 0.75mg, its and anti-inflammatory that will make it feel better. Pain is caused from infection or inflammation. Hopefully the infection is gone. Working on the tooth causes the surrounding tissue to be inflammed.
Reply:Actually, I had a root canal, and by the next day I'd never have known. Your dentist needs to take a look at it. It should not still be hurting like that, besides, your roots should be gone.
Reply:When I had a root canal it took a few days for the nerves to adjust to the changes. But it was more of a dull pressure sensation than a throbbing. Perhaps he missed part of the nerve?
Root Canal vs Bridge?
I need a root canal on one tooth. I am saving up for this procedure. My question is this: Which would be better, in terms of cost and pain, get the root canal or remove it and get a bridge? Thank you for your time.
Root Canal vs Bridge?
The bridge is going to be more expensive. It is better to have the root canal done and save the tooth. You should always save your natural teeth if you can. If you do the bridge then you are going to have to reshape and cut down two other teeth just to replace the tooth that you removed. It will make better sense to have the root canal done and put a crown over that one tooth and leave the other two teeth alone.
Reply:I had insurance and had to pay $500 for a root canal. the tooth still hurts and eventually the cap will fall off and have to be replaced. My uncle who makes partials, bridges, and the likes who studied dentistry as well, is an advocate for bridges. He told me that I will eventually lose the tooth. I chise to keep it and it was painless while I had to procedure. After the numbing meds wore off, I ached for a week. It made me really sick. I would have the tooth pulled which is about $70 then ask the dentists how much a bridge would cost. Your dentist has to mail the impression off, so be sure you tell them who you want to do it if you find it cheaper. Then, you have to go back and have the bridge placed in your mouth. Their are both procey options. If it is a back tooth and you are worried about cost, just have it pulled and wait until later to get a bridge. Having a tooth pulled isn't as painful as a root canal.
Reply:It would be easier and cheaper to get a root canal and crown
than a bridge. And if you take the tooth out and don't replace
it, your other teeth will start shifting and moving.
Root Canal vs Bridge?
The bridge is going to be more expensive. It is better to have the root canal done and save the tooth. You should always save your natural teeth if you can. If you do the bridge then you are going to have to reshape and cut down two other teeth just to replace the tooth that you removed. It will make better sense to have the root canal done and put a crown over that one tooth and leave the other two teeth alone.
Reply:I had insurance and had to pay $500 for a root canal. the tooth still hurts and eventually the cap will fall off and have to be replaced. My uncle who makes partials, bridges, and the likes who studied dentistry as well, is an advocate for bridges. He told me that I will eventually lose the tooth. I chise to keep it and it was painless while I had to procedure. After the numbing meds wore off, I ached for a week. It made me really sick. I would have the tooth pulled which is about $70 then ask the dentists how much a bridge would cost. Your dentist has to mail the impression off, so be sure you tell them who you want to do it if you find it cheaper. Then, you have to go back and have the bridge placed in your mouth. Their are both procey options. If it is a back tooth and you are worried about cost, just have it pulled and wait until later to get a bridge. Having a tooth pulled isn't as painful as a root canal.
Reply:It would be easier and cheaper to get a root canal and crown
than a bridge. And if you take the tooth out and don't replace
it, your other teeth will start shifting and moving.
Root Canal, Did my Dentist mess up?
I had a root canal done earlier this year. Recently, I switched to a new dentist and he noticed that the crown on my Xray had a gap in it, therefore allowing bacteria in and might eventually lead to me having to get another root canal, completely nulling the earlier one I had.
My question is, can this random gap be a "fault" of mine? My new dentist said that I will need a crown replacement (no it is not a gap such as a cavity as the space is entirely missing.) If this is not a fault of mine and my old dentist refuses to redo it, any idea of what my legal rights are?
Thanks much!
Root Canal, Did my Dentist mess up?
Before doing the big complaint thing, you might want to get a second opinion from another dentist.
It is one thing to "see" a gap on an xray but another to actually "feel" it with the "pick" aka explorer.
Sometimes the x-ray film of crowns look, from certain angles, like there is a gap there. I have been fooled many times only to find no gap when I explore the area.
Could your dentist get up and under the crown? Is the "gap" filled with resin cement? Can it be repaired? Did he even give you an option?
I suggest a free exam from your previous dentist (don't be shy. It's your money) then a third opinion if you aren't satisfied.
I really don't trust alot of dentists not to over-diagnose little problems. Heck, it's only 500 buck to you if your insurance covers half. Why should he care?
Reply:Go on judge Judy.
I would tell your old dentist that you are going to file a complaint with the better buisness buerow and file a complaint with whatever board dentists belong to and file a complaint with the state board of health and then you are going to take him to small clames court. Tell him you are going to court with a letter from your new dentist stating that he messed up the job.
Judge Judy would rule in your favor.
Reply:You need to go back to the first Dentist and explain the situation and why you are unhappy. Discuss your options with the first Dentist before you do anything else and if there really is a problem give him the opportunity to fix it for you.
Reply:well i think goin to different dentist will mess up ur problem as opinion varies from dntist to dentist..if u not happy then go to old dentist n tell ur probs..he knows ur case better as he treates u ..if u still not happy take another dentist opinion n clear with ur dentist...maybe ur dentist thought this was better for u and some cases are better understood when examined clinically
Reply:It happens sometimes that crowns aren't always a perfect fit. Talk with your first dentist and see what he'll do for you; he may redo the crown at no charge. When they go to glue on your next crown, have them take an x-ray before they glue it on. This will catch the problem and will be easier to fix. We take x-rays of every crown before we seat them so we avoid this problem. Good luck
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My question is, can this random gap be a "fault" of mine? My new dentist said that I will need a crown replacement (no it is not a gap such as a cavity as the space is entirely missing.) If this is not a fault of mine and my old dentist refuses to redo it, any idea of what my legal rights are?
Thanks much!
Root Canal, Did my Dentist mess up?
Before doing the big complaint thing, you might want to get a second opinion from another dentist.
It is one thing to "see" a gap on an xray but another to actually "feel" it with the "pick" aka explorer.
Sometimes the x-ray film of crowns look, from certain angles, like there is a gap there. I have been fooled many times only to find no gap when I explore the area.
Could your dentist get up and under the crown? Is the "gap" filled with resin cement? Can it be repaired? Did he even give you an option?
I suggest a free exam from your previous dentist (don't be shy. It's your money) then a third opinion if you aren't satisfied.
I really don't trust alot of dentists not to over-diagnose little problems. Heck, it's only 500 buck to you if your insurance covers half. Why should he care?
Reply:Go on judge Judy.
I would tell your old dentist that you are going to file a complaint with the better buisness buerow and file a complaint with whatever board dentists belong to and file a complaint with the state board of health and then you are going to take him to small clames court. Tell him you are going to court with a letter from your new dentist stating that he messed up the job.
Judge Judy would rule in your favor.
Reply:You need to go back to the first Dentist and explain the situation and why you are unhappy. Discuss your options with the first Dentist before you do anything else and if there really is a problem give him the opportunity to fix it for you.
Reply:well i think goin to different dentist will mess up ur problem as opinion varies from dntist to dentist..if u not happy then go to old dentist n tell ur probs..he knows ur case better as he treates u ..if u still not happy take another dentist opinion n clear with ur dentist...maybe ur dentist thought this was better for u and some cases are better understood when examined clinically
Reply:It happens sometimes that crowns aren't always a perfect fit. Talk with your first dentist and see what he'll do for you; he may redo the crown at no charge. When they go to glue on your next crown, have them take an x-ray before they glue it on. This will catch the problem and will be easier to fix. We take x-rays of every crown before we seat them so we avoid this problem. Good luck
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Root canal or removal, then false tooth?
Please help
Just been to the dentist on an emergency appointment cos i've got a hole in one of my teeth. The dentist took an xray then told me I had 2 options, Root canal or to have it removed and as it is the only molar on my lower jaw on that side he suggested replacing it with a false one. Which will cost £1800. Which seems very expensive to me or is this the price for 1 False tooth?
He also said that if I had the root canal it would probably need to be removed in a few years time anyway, Is this true?
Root canal or removal, then false tooth?
It sounds like you misunderstood the dentist..
A root canal proceedure removes most of the tooth. They drill-out the roots, effectively removing the cavity which is an infection. Then they leave a small nub of the tooth behind, or cement-in anchor poles to attach a crown to it, which is like a replacement tooth.
I don't know the "going rate" for crowns in England, so I don't know if the quoted price is fair or not, but it probably covers the entire proceedure, including the crown.
I suspect he told you to either get a root canal plus crown, or a filling. A filling is a non-permanent way to "cap" a hole into the tooth. A metal filling can last for like 10 years.
I suspect that if he thinks you need a root canal, he's unsure if a filling will be enough for you. They may be offering it as a way to save money, as it's the second cheapest method. If the cavity isn't entirely cleaned out, it'll start up again, and could become an abcess that causes you further problems.
He could also just yank the tooth and leave the void, which is cheapest but yeah, if it's the only molar you've got left, you'd probably better replace it so you can still chew.
Good luck, and I suggest you follow his advice. If you can afford it, the root canal / crown is the way to go.
Reply:My root filling has lasted 10 years to date so it is probably worth saving. depends again on the cost. It is not a pleasant experience. i always said i would not have it done again but i am sure dentistry has improved over the years. all the best whatever you decide.
Reply:I can't answer u'r question, but I am interested as I had root canal work of a back tooth maybe 10/15 years ago. The guy, who I felt was ever so good, put a nickel cover over it all. However I had to have it removed this Christmas, so it obviously isn't permanent.
Mmmmm
I HATE going to dentists and they are ever so good these days. Silly, init?
Reply:Ask him WHY the tooth would have to be removed even if it is treated with a root canal!!! A tooth successfully treated can last a lifetime!
If you opt for root canal have a porcelain crown put on it to keep it from fracturing afterwards.
If he tells you that removal is required because there is a lot of bone loss around the tooth, then he should not be doing a root canal in the first place.
Implants ARE expensive, but don't let him touch you until he explains WHY a tooth that has just had a root canal would have to be removed in a few years. Sounds very suspicious to me!
I hope you write back. I am very curious to know what his answer is!!!
Reply:If you mean by "false" tooth....a dental implant, then I would say go for it. He is most likely right about the root canal. Please make sure he is qualified to do whatever work is done on you. I worked in a dental lab for many years,I've seen alot...be careful.
Reply:Root canal treatment is where the nerves of the tooth are removed because of excessive decay. It is done because the decay has already entered the nerve canals and is or will cause you pain and problems if left. By having root canal done it will save the tooth but you may opt to have the tooth crowned after 6 months or so as once a root canal treatment is done the tooth can become slightly weaker (BUT not in all cases.) Root canals can be very successful and I know of soe that have lasted 20+ years!
If you have the tooth removed you will obviously left with a gap which will be need to be left to heal in most cases of future treatment. In MOST cases there are several option then available to fill the gap. By the sound of the quote you have been given, you have been offered an implant which is when an artifiial tooth is placed in the mouth by securing it to the bone- this can only be done of you have good oral hygiene and bone levels and it is done by specialists - Hence the price. Another option would be a bridge but as this is the only remaining molar this will probably not be viable. a Denture is another option which should be much cheaper than the implant and is removable - this can replace the other molars in most cases although lower dentures can be very difficult to get used to and alot of people dont want them.
Reply:I had root canal treatment twice and after both times had to have the tooth removed as they had a little tail on the end of them that the dentist said he could not remove
Just been to the dentist on an emergency appointment cos i've got a hole in one of my teeth. The dentist took an xray then told me I had 2 options, Root canal or to have it removed and as it is the only molar on my lower jaw on that side he suggested replacing it with a false one. Which will cost £1800. Which seems very expensive to me or is this the price for 1 False tooth?
He also said that if I had the root canal it would probably need to be removed in a few years time anyway, Is this true?
Root canal or removal, then false tooth?
It sounds like you misunderstood the dentist..
A root canal proceedure removes most of the tooth. They drill-out the roots, effectively removing the cavity which is an infection. Then they leave a small nub of the tooth behind, or cement-in anchor poles to attach a crown to it, which is like a replacement tooth.
I don't know the "going rate" for crowns in England, so I don't know if the quoted price is fair or not, but it probably covers the entire proceedure, including the crown.
I suspect he told you to either get a root canal plus crown, or a filling. A filling is a non-permanent way to "cap" a hole into the tooth. A metal filling can last for like 10 years.
I suspect that if he thinks you need a root canal, he's unsure if a filling will be enough for you. They may be offering it as a way to save money, as it's the second cheapest method. If the cavity isn't entirely cleaned out, it'll start up again, and could become an abcess that causes you further problems.
He could also just yank the tooth and leave the void, which is cheapest but yeah, if it's the only molar you've got left, you'd probably better replace it so you can still chew.
Good luck, and I suggest you follow his advice. If you can afford it, the root canal / crown is the way to go.
Reply:My root filling has lasted 10 years to date so it is probably worth saving. depends again on the cost. It is not a pleasant experience. i always said i would not have it done again but i am sure dentistry has improved over the years. all the best whatever you decide.
Reply:I can't answer u'r question, but I am interested as I had root canal work of a back tooth maybe 10/15 years ago. The guy, who I felt was ever so good, put a nickel cover over it all. However I had to have it removed this Christmas, so it obviously isn't permanent.
Mmmmm
I HATE going to dentists and they are ever so good these days. Silly, init?
Reply:Ask him WHY the tooth would have to be removed even if it is treated with a root canal!!! A tooth successfully treated can last a lifetime!
If you opt for root canal have a porcelain crown put on it to keep it from fracturing afterwards.
If he tells you that removal is required because there is a lot of bone loss around the tooth, then he should not be doing a root canal in the first place.
Implants ARE expensive, but don't let him touch you until he explains WHY a tooth that has just had a root canal would have to be removed in a few years. Sounds very suspicious to me!
I hope you write back. I am very curious to know what his answer is!!!
Reply:If you mean by "false" tooth....a dental implant, then I would say go for it. He is most likely right about the root canal. Please make sure he is qualified to do whatever work is done on you. I worked in a dental lab for many years,I've seen alot...be careful.
Reply:Root canal treatment is where the nerves of the tooth are removed because of excessive decay. It is done because the decay has already entered the nerve canals and is or will cause you pain and problems if left. By having root canal done it will save the tooth but you may opt to have the tooth crowned after 6 months or so as once a root canal treatment is done the tooth can become slightly weaker (BUT not in all cases.) Root canals can be very successful and I know of soe that have lasted 20+ years!
If you have the tooth removed you will obviously left with a gap which will be need to be left to heal in most cases of future treatment. In MOST cases there are several option then available to fill the gap. By the sound of the quote you have been given, you have been offered an implant which is when an artifiial tooth is placed in the mouth by securing it to the bone- this can only be done of you have good oral hygiene and bone levels and it is done by specialists - Hence the price. Another option would be a bridge but as this is the only remaining molar this will probably not be viable. a Denture is another option which should be much cheaper than the implant and is removable - this can replace the other molars in most cases although lower dentures can be very difficult to get used to and alot of people dont want them.
Reply:I had root canal treatment twice and after both times had to have the tooth removed as they had a little tail on the end of them that the dentist said he could not remove
Root Canal or Extraction?
I am having some severe pain associated with a sinus infection in the maxillary section right hand side. I now have a discernable pain associated with my two rear molars (wisdom tooth previously extracted) and I am sensitive to hot and cold, including some pain while eating (pressure). I know that the dentist will recommend a root canal, but I have heard that they are far too troublesome for the cost, and that the root canal is subject to infection, and further problems resulting in extraction of the treated tooth. How important are these rear two molars, and how difficult would it be to get along without them? I mean, Im not paying 3200 for rtcanal and crown, when I can have them extracted for 100 bucks. Any thoughts?
Root Canal or Extraction?
Before anything get a single xray to see if there is a crack in the root. If I remember correctly pressure on the tooth when biting isn't a symptom of the root dying. You can't always see a crack on a xray but it's alot cheaper that jumping into anything.
Reply:Extracting teeth is always the last option. If you have teeth opposing the ones giving you trouble and you have extractions, the teeth may extrude up or down, depending on the arch and /or change your bite. Roots canals are usually uneventful, and most people are fine after wards. I would never have my teeth extracted when root canal, post, core and crown could save them. The only obstacle of course, is the cost involved
Reply:save your tooth. i don't think you have to pay $3200 for root canal and crown. Shop around and find the good price.
Reply:Solve the problem with the sinus infection first. Sinus infections are often associated with tooth pain that has nothing to do with the teeth at all. You are sensitive to temperature changes and pressure when eating because all those nerves are compacted in a very small space, very close to one another. So it won't be any use trying to do dental work or determine if anything is actually wrong with the teeth until the infection is gone. A dentist won't want to do do any sort of procedure anyway while an infection is present. After you get rid of the sinus infection, then you can determine what, if anything is wrong with the teeth. As far as the value of a root canal/crown versus extraction, a root canal done before there is a major problem with a tooth isn't that bad. They are also easier done with molars, since the root canals are large, and once done, they are not subject to infection. That is providing of course, you don't have an absessed tooth, or the sinus infection when it's done. The root canal/crown saves the tooth. All of your teeth are valuable to you. Although you can do an adequate chewing job with only one set of molars, not having them changes your chewing pattern and stresses the teeth remaining in your mouth. You lose bone mass in the area, and the gums will shrink back in the area as well- possibly involving the next tooth in line. It starts you on the slippery slope towards things like bridges and dentures. Those cost infintely more than either the root canal/crown, or the extraction. It's up to you to determine how you think best to invest your money, but I would say it's better to invest in your teeth than anything else. Teeth you always can have, take them to the grave with you when the time comes. You won't be taking much of anything else.
Reply:I have had several root canal done in the past. I ended up loosing every one of them later on. So, you may as well save some money and have them pulled. Mine were in the back also. I still have one tooth all the way in the back on both sides. I lost two teeth on one side, upper. And, one tooth on the other side, upper. I don't have any problems chewing. I don't wear a partial either.
Reply:You should save your teeth if possible. Root canals don't always fail and the dentist will tell you if the prognosis of the tooth is good or poor. Most times the cause for failed root canals is poor after care. After having a root canal/crown you need to have good oral hygiene especially around the crown meaning brushing at least twice a day and flossing every night. Trust me when I say you will want to save your teeth.
EDIT: Btw, I have had 3 cracked teeth which have resulted in necessary root canals/crowns and all 3 are a success. AND they are not that troublesome.
Root Canal or Extraction?
Before anything get a single xray to see if there is a crack in the root. If I remember correctly pressure on the tooth when biting isn't a symptom of the root dying. You can't always see a crack on a xray but it's alot cheaper that jumping into anything.
Reply:Extracting teeth is always the last option. If you have teeth opposing the ones giving you trouble and you have extractions, the teeth may extrude up or down, depending on the arch and /or change your bite. Roots canals are usually uneventful, and most people are fine after wards. I would never have my teeth extracted when root canal, post, core and crown could save them. The only obstacle of course, is the cost involved
Reply:save your tooth. i don't think you have to pay $3200 for root canal and crown. Shop around and find the good price.
Reply:Solve the problem with the sinus infection first. Sinus infections are often associated with tooth pain that has nothing to do with the teeth at all. You are sensitive to temperature changes and pressure when eating because all those nerves are compacted in a very small space, very close to one another. So it won't be any use trying to do dental work or determine if anything is actually wrong with the teeth until the infection is gone. A dentist won't want to do do any sort of procedure anyway while an infection is present. After you get rid of the sinus infection, then you can determine what, if anything is wrong with the teeth. As far as the value of a root canal/crown versus extraction, a root canal done before there is a major problem with a tooth isn't that bad. They are also easier done with molars, since the root canals are large, and once done, they are not subject to infection. That is providing of course, you don't have an absessed tooth, or the sinus infection when it's done. The root canal/crown saves the tooth. All of your teeth are valuable to you. Although you can do an adequate chewing job with only one set of molars, not having them changes your chewing pattern and stresses the teeth remaining in your mouth. You lose bone mass in the area, and the gums will shrink back in the area as well- possibly involving the next tooth in line. It starts you on the slippery slope towards things like bridges and dentures. Those cost infintely more than either the root canal/crown, or the extraction. It's up to you to determine how you think best to invest your money, but I would say it's better to invest in your teeth than anything else. Teeth you always can have, take them to the grave with you when the time comes. You won't be taking much of anything else.
Reply:I have had several root canal done in the past. I ended up loosing every one of them later on. So, you may as well save some money and have them pulled. Mine were in the back also. I still have one tooth all the way in the back on both sides. I lost two teeth on one side, upper. And, one tooth on the other side, upper. I don't have any problems chewing. I don't wear a partial either.
Reply:You should save your teeth if possible. Root canals don't always fail and the dentist will tell you if the prognosis of the tooth is good or poor. Most times the cause for failed root canals is poor after care. After having a root canal/crown you need to have good oral hygiene especially around the crown meaning brushing at least twice a day and flossing every night. Trust me when I say you will want to save your teeth.
EDIT: Btw, I have had 3 cracked teeth which have resulted in necessary root canals/crowns and all 3 are a success. AND they are not that troublesome.
Root canal or pull my tooth?
ok so i had a really bad cavity on my back molar. my dentist took out all of the inside of the tooth so it was like a shell kind of and then she filled it. but like a year later the back of the tooth broke off. and now my gum is infected. so my question is shoud i pull the tooth or get a root canal. and also i've never had a root canal so does it hurt or is most of the pain afterwards?
Root canal or pull my tooth?
It depends on what the dentist feels about what you should do. If you've lost that much tooth, there's not much hope for it, but if you get a root canal and get a good crown (providing the dentist thinks this is possible) over it, the tooth should last you several years if not decades more. If you get a root canal, it shouldn't hurt during the procedure providing you are nice and frozen. There can be some discomfort after, but it's not any worse than the pain of having the tooth taken out
Reply:i think u do need a root canal.
Reply:Its an entirely personal choice. I would just have it pulled and stop the whole problem. If its broken off anyway that may be your only choice.
Reply:You may end up with both, depending on how deep the infection got.
Root canal or pull my tooth?
It depends on what the dentist feels about what you should do. If you've lost that much tooth, there's not much hope for it, but if you get a root canal and get a good crown (providing the dentist thinks this is possible) over it, the tooth should last you several years if not decades more. If you get a root canal, it shouldn't hurt during the procedure providing you are nice and frozen. There can be some discomfort after, but it's not any worse than the pain of having the tooth taken out
Reply:i think u do need a root canal.
Reply:Its an entirely personal choice. I would just have it pulled and stop the whole problem. If its broken off anyway that may be your only choice.
Reply:You may end up with both, depending on how deep the infection got.
Root canal pain extended.?
My root canal started last December but never got finished. 2 days ago I saw a new endodontist, he simply disinfect and put new filling and told me to return next week to finish the root canal.
I've been feeling the pain and now I get headaches.
what should I do? Any suggestion?
Root canal pain extended.?
you should go back next week and get the root canal finished. there's nothing worse for your tooth then to put it off like you already did for a month.
take tylenol/advil for the pain... and make an appointment for monday or tuesday to get the rest of the work done.
do not eat on the side of your mouth that the work is being done. use mouthwash after you eat ANYTHING.
Reply:You should definitely return to finish the root canal. If all the root was not removed, there are still nerve endings which is probably what is causing you pain. As soon as its finished, there will be no nerve endings left and you feel NO pain at all.
You could also have an infection. I was given antibotics as a precaution.
Reply:Pain after root canal therapy is much less common than years ago. When dental pain occurs, this discomfort is usually due to inflammation and infection around the tooth roots. The inflammation comes from the dental infection so it makes sense to place patients on a dental antibiotic during dental treatment. In some cases, a steriod anti-inflammatory is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and settle the root canal tooth down. Fortunately, this is an unusually root canal problem and rarely occurs.
Pain after root canal therapy is reduced when the dentist knows where the end of a root canal is since the dentist can avoid accidentally sticking the sharp ends of metal root canal files out into the bone surrounding the ends of the tooth roots. In years past, a root canal dentist did not exactly know how long a root canal really was since x-rays do not provide this information and that's all we used to have. Today, dentists can use sonar root canal apex (end) locators which help tell where the exact end of a root canal is located.
Many dentists purposely reduce the top of a tooth that is having endodontic treatment. This eliminates a high tooth problem and reduces the pain after root canal therapy from biting trauma. A tooth that has died often has a dental abscess around it that causes the tooth to rise up out of it's tooth socket. This high tooth hits first and gets beaten up badly with lots of discomfort. Since almost all teeth need a dental crown after endodontics, performing this reduction actually assists with the later dental crown preparation procedure.
Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. There are risks with root canal therapy even with excellent dental treatment. Occasionally, root fractures occur in one or more of the tooth roots previously treated. This causes a low grade aching that doesn't go away and gets worse when patients are run down, sick or stressed. Over extended filling materials can sometimes cause sinus irritation but this is becoming less and less common. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offers root canal retreatment services along comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you are experiencing pain after root canal therapy, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith.
Reply:I am not a dental professional, but I have needed a lot of root canals performed (6?) due to severe head injuries.
A big concern is whether there is any sign of infection at the site, or your body temperature is elevated. If so, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your endodontist to inform him.
If not, there are other possibilities. One (although unlikely since it's been a month) is that what is left of the nerve root is still dying, and you just have to wait it out.
Another is that since the permanent work hasn't been completed, the surfaces of your teeth don't mesh the way they are supposed to. When they are out of line, the opposing tooth tries to force it back, and after a while, your jaw gets really sore. This normally happens when it is one of your molars, or if there is a crown involved. The best way to determine this is to switch to a soft diet when you wake up the next day (I've used CASES of Ensure (tm) over the years) and see if it lessens the pain. If it does, then you have to just switch to soft food (oatmeal, baby food, Ensure) until the work is finished. If the pain is still intense, see your doctor, there may be an underlying problem.
The headaches are likely to be due to the stress caused by the pain in your jaw.
sole slippers
I've been feeling the pain and now I get headaches.
what should I do? Any suggestion?
Root canal pain extended.?
you should go back next week and get the root canal finished. there's nothing worse for your tooth then to put it off like you already did for a month.
take tylenol/advil for the pain... and make an appointment for monday or tuesday to get the rest of the work done.
do not eat on the side of your mouth that the work is being done. use mouthwash after you eat ANYTHING.
Reply:You should definitely return to finish the root canal. If all the root was not removed, there are still nerve endings which is probably what is causing you pain. As soon as its finished, there will be no nerve endings left and you feel NO pain at all.
You could also have an infection. I was given antibotics as a precaution.
Reply:Pain after root canal therapy is much less common than years ago. When dental pain occurs, this discomfort is usually due to inflammation and infection around the tooth roots. The inflammation comes from the dental infection so it makes sense to place patients on a dental antibiotic during dental treatment. In some cases, a steriod anti-inflammatory is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and settle the root canal tooth down. Fortunately, this is an unusually root canal problem and rarely occurs.
Pain after root canal therapy is reduced when the dentist knows where the end of a root canal is since the dentist can avoid accidentally sticking the sharp ends of metal root canal files out into the bone surrounding the ends of the tooth roots. In years past, a root canal dentist did not exactly know how long a root canal really was since x-rays do not provide this information and that's all we used to have. Today, dentists can use sonar root canal apex (end) locators which help tell where the exact end of a root canal is located.
Many dentists purposely reduce the top of a tooth that is having endodontic treatment. This eliminates a high tooth problem and reduces the pain after root canal therapy from biting trauma. A tooth that has died often has a dental abscess around it that causes the tooth to rise up out of it's tooth socket. This high tooth hits first and gets beaten up badly with lots of discomfort. Since almost all teeth need a dental crown after endodontics, performing this reduction actually assists with the later dental crown preparation procedure.
Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. There are risks with root canal therapy even with excellent dental treatment. Occasionally, root fractures occur in one or more of the tooth roots previously treated. This causes a low grade aching that doesn't go away and gets worse when patients are run down, sick or stressed. Over extended filling materials can sometimes cause sinus irritation but this is becoming less and less common. The Atlanta Dental Group PC offers root canal retreatment services along comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you are experiencing pain after root canal therapy, call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith.
Reply:I am not a dental professional, but I have needed a lot of root canals performed (6?) due to severe head injuries.
A big concern is whether there is any sign of infection at the site, or your body temperature is elevated. If so, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your endodontist to inform him.
If not, there are other possibilities. One (although unlikely since it's been a month) is that what is left of the nerve root is still dying, and you just have to wait it out.
Another is that since the permanent work hasn't been completed, the surfaces of your teeth don't mesh the way they are supposed to. When they are out of line, the opposing tooth tries to force it back, and after a while, your jaw gets really sore. This normally happens when it is one of your molars, or if there is a crown involved. The best way to determine this is to switch to a soft diet when you wake up the next day (I've used CASES of Ensure (tm) over the years) and see if it lessens the pain. If it does, then you have to just switch to soft food (oatmeal, baby food, Ensure) until the work is finished. If the pain is still intense, see your doctor, there may be an underlying problem.
The headaches are likely to be due to the stress caused by the pain in your jaw.
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